Homelite UT45100 - Manual (Page 3)

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IMPORTANT SAFETy INSTRUcTIONS
DANGER – When using your edger, follow basic
precautions.
WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow
all instructions listed below may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious personal injury.
READ ALL INSTRUcTIONS
 Read the operator’s manual carefully. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and the proper use of the
equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage
the controls quickly.
 Do not allow children or untraine d individuals to use this
unit.
 Clear the work area before each use. Remove all objects
such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string which can
be thrown or become entangled in the edger blade.
 Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked to comply
with ANSI Z87.1 standard when operating this product.
 Dress properly - Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
They can be caught in moving parts. Use of sturdy gloves
is recommended. Use of rubber gloves and substantial
footwear is recommended when working outdoors. Wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair.
 Do not operate product when barefoot or wearing open
sandals. Always wear safety footwear and pants or slacks
that cover your legs.
 Never operate this unit on the operator’s left side.
 Keep Children Away – Keep all bystanders, children, and
pets at least 50 ft. away. Bystanders should be encouraged
to wear eye protection. If approached, stop motor and
attachment.
 Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common
sense. Do not use product while tired or under the influence
of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
 Do not operate in poor lighting.
 Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach.
Overreaching can result in loss of balance or exposure
to hot surfaces. Keep cutting attachment below waist.
 Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.
 DANGER – ROTATING cUTTING MEMBER:
• Keep both hands on handles when blade is rotating.
• Keep hands and feet away from cutting area.
• Do not attempt to remove cut material nor hold material
to be cut when motor is running or when cutting member
is moving.
• Make sure unit is unplugged when clearing jammed
material from cutting member.
• Keep guards in place.
• Keep blade clean and sharp. Replace dull blades as
needed.
 cAUTION: Cutting member coasts after turn off.
 Unplug from the power outlet before making any
adjustments or repairs. Wear protective equipment and
observe all safety instructions. When the unit is turned
off, make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before
setting the unit down.
 Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners.
Replace any damaged parts before use.
 Do not, under any circumstance, use any attachment or
accessory on this product which was not provided with
the product, or identified as appropriate for use with this
product in the operator’s manual.
 Avoid dangerous environments - Do not use the product
in damp or wet locations.
 Do not use in rain.
 If the product vibrates abnormally, immediately stop the
motor and check for the cause. Vibration is generally a
warning of trouble.
 Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shut off the
motor and make certain all moving parts have stopped.
 Service on the product must be performed by qualified
repair personnel only. Service or maintenance performed
by unqualified personnel could result in injury to the user
or damage to the product.
 Use only identical replacement parts when servicing the
product. Use of unauthorized parts may create a risk of
serious injury to the user, or damage to the product.
 To reduce the risk of electric shock, this tool has a polar-
ized plug (one blade is wider than the other) and will require
the use of a polarized extension cord. The plug will fit into
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 int
o 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.
 Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes,
radiators, ranges, and refrigerators. There is an increased
risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
 Don’t expose product to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of
electric shock.
 Do not handle plug or tool with wet hands.
 When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor
extension cord marked “W-A” or “W”. These cords are rated
for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock.
 Store idle edger indoors – when not in use store in dry,
and high or locked up place out of reach of children.