RedMax CHT2300B Owner's/operator's Manual

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2 n IN ORDER TO ENSURE PROPER AND SAFEOPERATION OF YOUR HEDGE-TRIMMER• This product has been designed for use intrimming leaves and branches from treesand hedges, and it should never be usedfor any other purpose since doing so couldresult in unforeseen accidents and injuriesoccurring.• This product is equipped with extremelysharp blades, and when used improperlythese blades can be extremely dangerous.For this reason, you should never use thishedge-trimmer when under the influence ofalcohol, when suffering from exhaustion orlack of sleep, when suffering fromdrowsiness as a result of having taken coldmedicine, or at any other time when apossibility exists that your judgment mightbe impaired or that you might not be able tooperate the hedge-trimmer properly and ina safe manner. Also be sure never to allowchildren or anyone unable to fullyunderstand the directions given in thismanual to use this hedge-trimmer.Safety Precautions• Avoid running the engine indoors. Theexhaust gases contain harmful carbonmonoxide.• Never use your hedge-trimmer undercircumstances like those described below:1. When the ground is slippery or whenother conditions exist which might makeit not possible to maintain a steadyposture while using the hedge-trimmer.2. At night, at times of heavy fog, or at anyother times when your field of visionmight be limited and it would be difficultto gain a clear view of the area wherethe hedge-trimmer is to be used toensure safety.3. During rain storms, during lightningstorms, at times of strong or gale-forcewinds, or at any other times whenweather conditions might make it unsafeto use this product.• When using this product for the first time,before beginning actual work, take thehedge-trimmer to a wide, clear, openspace, turn on the power, and practicehandling the hedge-trimmer until you aresure that you will be able to handle in itproperly in actual operation.• Lack of sleep, tiredness, or physicalexhaustion results in lower attention spans,and this in turn leads to accidents andinjury. When planning your work schedule,allow plenty of time to perform the work oftrimming and allow plenty of time for rest.Limit the amount of time over which thehedge-trimmer is to be used continuouslyto somewhere around 30~40 minutes persession, and take 10~20 minutes of restbetween work sessions. Also try to keepthe total amount of work performed in asingle day under 2 hours or less.• Read this Owner/Operator Manualcarefully. Be sure you understand how tooperate this unit properly before you useit. Failure to do so could result in seriousinjury.• Be sure to keep this manual handy sothat you may refer to it later wheneverany questions arise. Also note that youare requested to contact the dealer fromwhom you purchased the product forassistance in the event that you have anyquestions which cannot be answeredherein.• Always be sure to include this manualwhen selling, lending, or otherwisetransferring the ownership of this product.