User manual MTD SILVER EAGLE 2012

[. . . ] If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or maintenance of this unit, please call the Customer Support Department. MODEL : S/N : ITEM : Copy the model and parent part number here: Copy the serial number here: CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or maintenance of this unit, please call the Customer Support Department. Please have your unit’s model number and serial number ready when you call. You will be asked to enter the serial number in order to process your call. [. . . ] €¢ Store the unit in a dry area, locked up to prevent unauthorized use or damage, and stored in a high place out of the reach of children. €¢ Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information. sYMBOL MEANING • SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates danger , warning or caution. sYMBOL MEANING • KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADES WARNING: Moving blades can cause severe injury. €¢ WARNING - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL Read the operator’s manual(s) and follow all warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders. €¢ KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY WARNING: Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m) from the operating area. €¢ WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION WARNING: Thrown objects and loud noise can cause severe eye injury and hearing loss. KNOW YOUR UNIT APPLICATION This unit is intended for household use only. 6 STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS Your hedge trimmer is equipped with a safety switch, that reduces the possibility of accidental starting. You must press both the safety switch and trigger switch in order to start the unit. 8 EXTENSION CORD RETAINER (SILVER EAGLE 2012 only) There is an extension cord retainer to prevent the extension cord from disconnecting during use. To secure both cords, form a loop with the extension cord and push it into the retainer clips. Cord Retainer Clips WARNING: Battery tools do not have to be plugged in; they are always in operating condition. Avoid unintentional starting, never carry unit with a finger on the trigger. 9 8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS USING THE HEDGE TRIMMER Use the hedge trimmer for trimming and forming hedges, shrubs and bushes that have a branch diameter of up to 3/8 of an inch. Before starting hedge trimmer, hold the unit with both hands and face the cutting blade away from you. €¢ Always keep the cord behind the hedge trimmer when in use. WARNING: Do not operate your trimmer until any missing, damaged, or broken parts have been replaced. WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, always use both the front handle and rear handle to hold the hedge trimmer during operation. [. . . ] Upon removal, cover the battery terminals with heavy duty electrical tape. WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. The EPA Certified RBRC® Battery Recycling Seal on the nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery contained in our product indicates that Troy-Bilt is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful life, when taken out of service in the United States and Canada. [. . . ]