Task Force 24053 Operator's Manual - page 5
SAFETY INFORMATION
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For ALLGarden Tools
•Avoid dangerous environment. Don’t use tool in damp or wet locations.
•Don’t use in rain.
•Keep by standers and children away while operating.
•Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery.They can be caught in moving parts. Use of rubber gloves and
substantial footwear is recommended when working outdoors.
•Avoid unintentional start-ups.
•Don’t grasp the exposed cutting line when picking up or holding the tool.
•Don’t force the tool. It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed.
•Don’t over reach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
•When not in use, tool should be stored indoors in dry, high, or a locked-up place-out of reach of children.
•Maintain tool with care. Keep cutting line clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury.
•Keep guards in place and in working order.
•Keep hands and feet away from cutting line.
•Always use eye protection.
For Shear
•Always inspect the workarea before starting the tool. Removeany stones, sticks, debris or objects thatcould come in
contact with the grass shears.
•Do notoperate if any air openings are blocked. Keep airopenings free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that mayreduce
airflow.
•During operation, make sure there are no otherpersonsor animals within a radius of 10’(3 m). Stopusing the tool while
people, especially children, or pets are nearby.
•Allow the tool to come to a complete stop before touching the blades. The blades are sharp and may cause injury.
• Make sure the switch is OFF when clearing jammed material.Remove or disconnect the battery before servicing, cleaning,
or removing material from the grass shears.
• DO NOT operate the grass shears when you are tired or your visibility is limited. Do not use the grass shears at night or
inreduced light.
For Battery Pack and Charger
To avoid serious injury, risk of fire, explosion and danger of electric shock or electrocution:
• DO NOT probe the charger with conductive materials. The charging terminals hold 120 V.
• If the battery pack case is cracked or damaged, DO NOT insert into the charger. Replace the battery pack.
• DO NOT charge these battery packs with any other type of charger.
• Charge only the shear battery pack provided.
• DO NOT allow liquid inside the charger.
• DO NOT try to use the charger for any other purpose than what is presented in this manual.
If the battery fluid gets in your eyes, flush immediately with clean water for at least 15 minutes. Get immediate medical
attention.
Do not charge the battery pack inrain or in wet conditions. Do not immerse the tool, battery pack, or charger
in water or other liquid.
• Do not allow the battery pack or charger to over heat. If they are warm, allow them to cool down. Recharge only at room
temperature.
• Do not cover the ventilation slots on the top of the charger. Do not set the charger on a soft surface. Keep the ventilation
slots of the charger clear.
• Do not allow small metal items or material such as steel wool, aluminum foil, or other foreign particles into the charger
cavity.
• Unplug the charger before cleaning and when there is no battery pack in the cavity.
• Do not place the battery charger or the battery pack inthe sun or in a warm environment. Keep at normal room
temperature.
• Do not try to connect two chargers together.
• The battery pack cells may develop a small leak under extreme usage or temperature conditions. If the outer seal is
broken and the leakage gets on your skin:
– Use soap and water to wash immediately.
– Neutralize with lemon juice, vinegar, or other mild acid.
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