Troy-Bilt TB495 - Manual (Page 5)

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
PLEASE READ-SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic
precautions should always be followed to
assure maximum safety and optimum
performance. Read this manual before
assembling and operating this appliance.
Failure to comply with instructions may
result in electrical shock, burns, fire, or
personal injury.
WARNING:
To reduce the
risk of electric shock, burns,
fire or personal injury.
1. FOLLOW ALL SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS listed in this manual
before/during operation of this trimmer.
2. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK this equipment has
a polarized plug (one blade is wider than
the other) and will require the use of a
polarized extension cord. The appliance
plug will fit in a polarized extension cord
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully
into the extension cord, reverse the plug.
If the plug still does not fit, obtain a
correct polarized extension cord. A
polarized extension cord will require the
use of a polarized wall outlet. This plug
will fit into the polarized wall outlet only
one way. If the plug does not fit fully into
the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If the
plug still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician to install the proper wall outlet.
Do not change the equipment plug,
extension cord receptacle, or extension
cord plug in any way.
3. INSPECT UNIT FOR DAMAGE to the
housing or plug. Keep all fasteners tight.
Do not use if the trigger does not turn the
unit off properly. A guard or other part
that is damaged should be carefully
checked to determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intended
function. Check for alignment of moving
parts, binding of moving parts, breakage
of parts, mounting, and any other
condition that may affect its operation. A
guard or other part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced by an
authorized service center unless indicated
elsewhere in this manual. Never use unit
if cord or plug has been damaged, the
motor or if unit itself is not working as it
should or has been dropped, damaged, left
outdoors or dropped in water. Never
operate with any air opening blocked.
Keep air openings free of debris that may
reduce air flow. Replace damaged parts
that are chipped, cracked or damaged in
any way. Keep line cutting blade sharp.
4. DOUBLE INSULATED to help
protect against electric shock. Double
insulation construction consists of 2
separate “layers” of electric insulation.
Appliances built with this insulation
system are not intended to be grounded.
As a result, the extension cord used with
your unit can be plugged into any
conventional 120 volt electrical outlet.
Normal safety precautions must be
observed when operating an electrical
appliance. The double insulation system is
only for added protection against injury
resulting from a possible internal
electrical insulation failure.
5. EXTENSION CORD - Use only with an
extension cord intended for outdoor use.
Match wire gauge to the cord length. See
table below. A 2-wire cord without a