Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire operator's manual before using your new cordless grass shear. Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use your grass shear properly and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service. Thank you again for buying Homelite products. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS Rules for Safe Operation................................................................................................................................2 - 5 Safety-Symbols .................................................................................................................................................... 6 Features ................................................................................................................................................................ 7 Operation ....................................................................................................................................................... 8 - 10 Maintenance and Repair ...........................................................................................................................11 -- 13 Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................................. 14 Product Specifications ...................................................................................................................................... 14 Warranty ............................................................................................................................................................. 15 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures. SYMBOL MEANING SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs. DANGER: Failure to obey Rules for Safe Operation will result in injury to yourself and others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury. WARNING: Failure to obey Rules for Safe Operation can result in injury to yourself and others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury. CAUTION: Failure to obey Rules for Safe Operation may result in property damage or personal injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury. Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attention!!! Your safety is involved. WARNING: When using battery powered grass shear, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury. Carefully read and understand the entire Operator’s Manual before using your grass shear. Pay close attention to the Operating Instructions and Rules for Safe Operation. WARNING: Failure to obey Rules for Safe Operation can result in injury to yourself and others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury. Page 2 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING • Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and proper use of the unit. • Do not operate this unit when tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. • Inspect the unit before use. Replace damaged parts. Check for battery pack leaks. Make sure all fasteners are in place and secure. Replace cutting blades or any other parts that are cracked, chipped, or damaged. Make sure the cutting blade is properly installed and securely fastened. Failure to do so can result in personal injury to the operator and bystanders, as well as damage to the unit. • Use the right tool. Only use grass shear for the purpose intended. • Do not use grass shear if switch will not turn the unit on or off. A unit that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. • Clear the area to be cut before each use. Remove all objects such as cords, lights, wire, or string which can become entangled in the cutting blade. • Clear the area of children, bystanders, and pets. At a minimum, keep all children, bystanders and pets outside a 50 feet (15 m) radius; there still may be a risk to bystanders from thrown objects. Bystanders should be encouraged to wear eye protection. If you are approached, stop the unit immediately. • To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not operate unit in damp or wet locations. • Do ...