Homelite UT44174 Manuel D'utilisation page 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. When using
electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and personal injury.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
 For safe operation, read and understand all instructions
before using this product. Be familiar with all controls and
proper use of the machine. Follow all safety instructions.
Failure to follow all safety instructions listed below, can
result in serious personal injury.
 Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this
unit.
 Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to
be used and remove all foreign objects.
 Use safety glasses - Always wear eye protection with
side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure
to do so could result in objects being thrown into your
eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.
 Dress properly - Wear heavy long pants, long sleeves,
boots, and gloves when working outdoors. Do not wear
loose fitting clothing that could be caught in moving parts,
short pants, or go barefoot. Do not wear jewelry of any
kind. Use of rubber gloves and substantial footwear is
recommended when working outdoors. Secure long hair
above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in moving
parts.
 Keep Children Away - Keep all bystanders, children, and
pets at least 50 ft. away.
 Stay Alert - Watch what you are doing; use common
sense. Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, or
under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
 Do not operate in poor lighting.
 Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or
dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust
or fumes.
 Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces
such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is
an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed
or grounded.
 Use only with charger listed.
MODEL CHARGER
UT44174 WBS002A011U018
 Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach.
Overreaching can result in loss of balance or exposure
to hot surfaces.
 Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.
Do not touch or try to stop cutting blades when they are
moving.
 Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners, etc.
Replace any damaged parts before use.
 When not in use, product should be stored indoors in a
dry, locked up place—out of the reach of children. Power
tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
 Use only original manufacturer's replacement parts. Failure
to do so may cause poor performance, possible injury,
and will void your warranty.
 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. Do not handle
or operate the unit with wet hands.
 Use the right appliance. Do not use the shear for any job
except that for which it is intended.
 Do not use on steps, a ladder, or unstable support. Stable
footing on a solid surface enables better control of the
product in unexpected situations.
 Do not force the shear. It will do the job better and with
less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it
was designed.
 DANGER! Keep hands away from cutting area.
 Keep hands away from blades. Do not reach underneath
work or around or over the blade while blade is rotating. Do
not attempt to remove cut material when blade is moving.
Make sure shear is off, blades have stopped moving, Do
not grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges
when picking up or holding the shear.
 CAUTION! - Blade coasts after being turned off.
 WARNING! - Use outdoor extension cords marked SW-A,
SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJTW-A, or SJTOWA.
These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk
of electric shock.
 Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should
be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for
the shear. Receptacles are available having built-in GFCI
protection and may be used for this measure of safety.
 Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if
damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil or
grease.
 Do not charge in rain or in wet locations.
 Always stop the motor by removing finger from switch
trigger, ensure the blades have stopped moving, and
disable motor when not in use by moving latch on bottom
cover to the unlock position; perform these steps before
attempting to clean any obstruction caught or jammed
in the blade, or before removing and installing the blade.
 Avoid accidental starting. Never carry shear with finger
on switch trigger. Stop the motor when cutting is delayed
or when walking from one cutting location to another. If
the tool is left unattended, remove the blades and store
them in a separate location out of the reach of children
to avoid unauthorized use.
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