Echo HEDGE TRIMMERS SAFETY MANUAL - Manual (Page 27)

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SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR ELECTRIC HEDGE
CLIPPERS
DANGER
Shock/Electrocution Hazard. Read, understand, and
obey all safety and operating instructions. Failure to
follow all instructions can result in serious injury or death
from electric shock.
Electric Hedge Clippers expose users to risk of electric
shock and electrocution, from contact with live electrical
wires. Specific handling and safety precautions are
required for safe operation, and must be followed.
Make sure you observe all of these important safety
rules:
Power Cord Safety
ALWAYS use a properly wired, UL-approved ground-
fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) to minimize the risk of
electric shock. GFCI devices are required for outdoor
and “wet location” power outlets by most municipalities.
Use a properly rated portable GFCI device if the avail-
able wall or outdoor outlet does not have ground fault
protection wired in.
•
NEVER use damaged or indoor use extension
cords. Use only UL-approved 3-prong grounded
cords approved for outdoor use.
•
ALWAYS use an extension cord rated for the current
required to power the hedge clipper. Keep cord
length to a minimum to prevent voltage drop, loss of
power, and overheating of motor.
ELECTRIC HEDGE CLIPPERS