User manual SKIL 8120

[. . . ] Electric basic precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury, including the following: Always wear eye protection. - To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not put the unit in water or other liquid. Do not place or store unit where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink. Please read these instructions carefully before operation in order to use the tool effectively and obtain maximum performance. [. . . ] Use this appliance only in daylight or good artificial light. Never operate the appliance with damaged guards or shields in place. Switch on the motor only when the hands and feet are away from cutting means. Proper handling of the appliance will reduce possibility of personal injury from the cutter blades. This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause birth defects and other reproductive harm. Some dust created by this product contains chemicals know to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some of these chemicals include fertilizers, insecticides, herbicides, pesticides, as well as arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved safety equipment such as dust masks that are specifically designed to filter out microscopic particles. Battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) battery charger, and (2) product using battery. Use only the charger which accompanied your product or direct replacement as listed in the catalog or this manual. Use only Skil approved chargers with your product. see Functional Description and Specifications. Do not disassemble charger or operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped or otherwise damaged in any way. If battery case is cracked or otherwise damaged, do not insert into charger. Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage. Charge unit in temperatures above +32 degrees F (0 degrees C) and below +113 degrees F (45 degrees C). Store unit in locations where temperatures will not exceed 120 degrees F (49 degrees C). This is important to prevent serious damage to the battery cells. If liquid comes in contact with skin, wash quickly with soap and water. If the liquid contacts your eyes, flush them with water for a minimum of 10 minutes and seek medical attention. Place charger on flat non-flammable surfaces and away from flammable materials when re-charging unit. The charger and unit heat during charging. [. . . ] Cut shrubs with deciduous leaves in June and October. Cut conifer and other fast growing shrubs approx. gRASS SHEAR Edging: Guide the shear along the edge of the lawn. Do not allow the blade to contact paved surfaces, stones or garden walls, this will wear the blade rapidly. [. . . ]