Homelite UT41002 ユーザーズマニュアル

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WARNING:
When using electric gardening appliances, basic
safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal
injury, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
Clear the work area before each use. Remove all
objects, such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or
string that can be thrown or become entangled in the
cutting line.
Wear heavy, long pants, boots, and gloves. Do not
wear loose fitting clothing, short pants, or go barefoot.
Do not wear jewelry of any kind.
Secure hair above shoulder level to prevent entangle-
ment in moving parts.
Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use
this product.
Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft.
(15 m) away.
Do not operate this product when you are tired, ill, or
under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Do not operate in poor lighting.
Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach.
Overreaching can result in loss of balance or expo-
sure to hot surfaces.
Keep all parts of your body away from moving parts.
Inspect the product before use. Replace any dam-
aged parts before use.
Do not operate the product in damp or wet locations.
Do not use the product in the rain.
Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1 standard when operating this
product.
Use the right product. Use the product for the in-
tended purpose only.
Do not handle the product with wet hands.
Do not use the product if the switch does not turn the
product on or off. A product that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
Avoid accidental starting; never carry the product with
your finger on the trigger.
Stay alert and pay attention to what you are doing.
Use common sense when using this product.
Do not force the product. It will do a better job with
less likelihood of a risk of injury when you operate it
at the rate for which it was designed.
SAFETY
Use the product for cutting grass and light weeds
only. Do not use for any other purpose.
Before starting the product, position it so that the line
does not come in contact with anything you do not
intend to cut.
Keep the grass deflector in place at all times while
operating the product. The product may overheat
without the grass deflector in place.
Stop the product immediately, unplug it, and check for
damage if you strike or become entangled with
foreign objects. Do not operate the product before
having any damage repaired.
Keep hands away from the cutting line. Do not
attempt to remove cut material or to hold material to
be cut when the line is moving. Be sure the unplug
the product and the release the trigger when clearing
jammed material from the line. Do not grasp the line
when picking up or holding the product.
Be cautious after turning off the product. The line
coasts after turning off the product.
Disconnect the product from the power supply when it
is not in use, before servicing, and when changing
accessories.
SPECIFIC TRIMMER SAFETY RULES
Replace the trimmer head if cracked, chipped, or
damaged in any way. Be sure the trimmer head is
properly installed and securely fastened.
Make sure all guards, straps, deflectors, and handles
are properly and securely attached.
Use only the manufacturer’s replacement line in the
trimmer head.
Never operate the product without the grass deflector
in place and in good condition.
Maintain a firm grip on both handles while trimming.
Keep the trimmer head below waist level. Never cut
with the trimmer head over 30 in. (76 cm) or more
above the ground.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY RULES
Make sure the cord is located so that it will not be
stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to
damage or stress.
Do not abuse the power cord. Never carry the product
by the cord. Never yank the plug out of the recep-
tacle. Keep the cord away from heat, oil, and sharp
edges.