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Tool Use and Care

15. Use clamps or other practical way to secure and

support the workpiece to a stable platform. Hold-

ing the work by hand or against your body is unsta-

ble and may lead to loss of control.

16. Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your

application. The correct tool will do the job better

and safer at the rate for which it is designed.

17. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or

off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the

switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

18. Disconnect the plug from the power source

before making any adjustments, changing

accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive

safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool

accidentally.

19. Store idle tools out of reach of children and

other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in

the hands of untrained users.

20. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools

sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools with

sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are

easier to control.

21. Check for misalignment or binding of moving

parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition

that may affect the tools operation. If damaged,

have the tool serviced before using. Many acci-

dents are caused by poorly maintained tools.

22. Use only accessories that are recommended by

the manufacturer for your model. Accessories

that may be suitable for one tool, may become haz-

ardous when used on another tool.

SERVICE

23. Tool service must be performed only by qualified

repair personnel. Service or maintenance per-

formed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk

of injury.

24. When servicing a tool, use only identical

replacement parts. Follow instructions in the

Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unau-

thorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance

instructions may create a risk of electric shock or

injury.

USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD: Make sure your

extension cord is in good condition. When using an

extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to

carry the current your product will draw. An undersized

cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of

power and overheating. Table 1 shows the correct size to

use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere

rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller

the gage number, the heavier the cord.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

USB052-2

DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with

product (gained from repeated use)

replace strict adherence to trimmer

safety rules. If you use this tool unsafely

or incorrectly, you can suffer serious per-

sonal injury.

1. Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when

performing an operation where the cutting tool

may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Con-

tact with a “live” wire will make exposed metal parts

of the tool “live” and shock the operator.

2. Wear hearing protection during extended period

of operation.

3. Handle the bits very carefully.

4. Check the bit carefully for cracks or damage

before operation. Replace cracked or damaged

bit immediately.

5. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all

nails from the workpiece before operation.

6. Hold the tool firmly.

7. Keep hands away from rotating parts.

8. Make sure the bit is not contacting the work-

piece before the switch is turned on.

9. Before using the tool on an actual workpiece, let

it run for a while. Watch for vibration or wobbling

that could indicate improperly installed bit.

10. Be careful of the bit rotating direction and the

feed direction.

11. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool

only when hand-held.

Table 1: Minimum gage for cord

Ampere Rating

Volts Total length of cord in feet

120 V 25 ft. 50 ft. 100 ft. 150 ft.

More Than Not More Than AWG

0 6 18 16 16 14

18 16 14 12610

10 12 16 16 14 12

12 16 14 12

Not Recommended

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ... 27 28

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