Harbor Freight Tools 62339 Product manual

Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions

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Table of Contents

Safety ......................................................... 2

Specifications ............................................. 5

Setup .......................................................... 5

SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCESETUP

Operation .................................................... 8

Maintenance ............................................... 9

Parts List and Diagram .............................. 10

Warranty .................................................... 12

WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential

personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that

follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in minor or moderate injury.

Addresses practices not related to personal injury.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following:

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Power Cord Safety

WARNING! - To reduce the risk of electric shock, use only with an extension cord intended for outdoor use, such as an

extension cord of cord type SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-A, or SJTOW-A.

1. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection

should be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for the gardening appliance. Receptacles are available having built-in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety.

3. Use only three-wire outdoor extension cords that have three-prong grounding plugs and grounding receptacles that accept the appliance’s plug.

4. This appliance should be grounded while in use to reduce the risk of electric shock to the operator. The appliance is equipped with a 3-conductor cord and 3-prong grounding plug to fit the proper grounding receptacle. The green or green and yellow conductor in the cord is the grounding wire. Do not connect the green or green and yellow wire to a live terminal.

2. Do not Abuse Cord - Do not carry appliance by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

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Extension Cord Size

3-Prong Plug

and Outlet

Your unit has a plug as illustrated above. The outlet used should look like the outlet illustrated above.

Do not remove the grounding prong from the plug. If the plug will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

5. WARNING: The cord of this product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. (California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)

6. 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 extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.

The following table shows the correct cord size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.

TABLE A – MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE FOR

EXTENSION CORDS (120 VOLT)

Ampere Rating

(at full load)

0 – 6 18 16 16 14

6 – 10 18 16 14 12

10 – 12 16 16 14 12

12 – 16 14 12 Not recommended

EXTENSION CORD LENGTH

25′ 50′ 100′ 150′

Connecting Cords

To reduce the risk of the cords pulling apart during operation:

a. Make a loop in the

extension cord, and press that cord loop through the hole in the handle.

b. Hook that cord loop

around the cord hook.

c. Make sure the Trigger is released,

then plug the cord ends together.

SAFETYOPERATIONMAINTENANCE SETUP

Personal Safety

1. Dress Properly - Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Use of rubber gloves and substantial footwear is recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

2. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and

heavy-duty work gloves. Use face or dust mask if operation is dusty.

3. Avoid Unintentional Starting - Do not carry plugged-in appliance with finger on switch. Be sure switch is off when plugging in.

4. Do not Overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

5. Stay Alert - Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate appliance when you are tired.

6. People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure. In addition, people with pacemakers should:

• Avoid operating alone.

• Don’t use with power switch locked on.

• Properly maintain and inspect to avoid electrical shock.

• Any power cord must be properly grounded. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) should also be implemented – it prevents sustained electrical shock.

7. Keep hands and feet away from cutting area.

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Gardening Appliance Use and Care

1. Avoid Dangerous Environment -

Do not use appliances in damp or wet locations.

2. Do not Use In Rain.

SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCESETUP

3. Keep Children Away - All visitors should

be kept at a distance from work area.

4. When servicing use only identical replacement parts.

5. Use Right Appliance - Do not use appliance for any job except that for which it is intended.

6. Do not Force Appliance - It will do the job better and with less likelihood of injury at the rate for which it was designed.

7. Store Idle Appliances Indoors - When not in use, appliances should be stored indoors in dry, and high or locked-up place - out of reach of children.

8. Maintain Appliance With Care - Keep cutting edge sharp and clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect appliance cord periodically, and if damaged, have it repaired by an authorized service facility. Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.

9. Check Damaged Parts - Before further use of the appliance, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other condition that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by a qualified technician unless indicated elsewhere in this manual.

10. Disconnect Appliance - Disconnect the appliance

from the power supply when not in use, before servicing, when changing accessories such as blades, and the like.

Vibration Hazard

This appliance vibrates during use. Repeated or long-term exposure to vibration may cause temporary or permanent physical injury, particularly to the hands, arms and shoulders. To reduce the risk of vibration-related injury:

1. Anyone using vibrating appliances regularly or for an extended period should first be examined by a doctor and then have regular medical check-ups to ensure medical problems are not being caused or worsened from use. Pregnant women or people who have impaired blood circulation to the hand, past hand injuries, nervous system disorders, diabetes, or Raynaud’s Disease should not use this appliance. If you feel any symptoms related to vibration (such as tingling, numbness, and white or blue fingers), seek medical advice as soon as possible.

11. Keep guards in place and in working order.

12. Keep blades sharp.

2. Do not smoke during use. Nicotine reduces the blood supply to the hands and fingers, increasing the risk of vibration-related injury.

3. Wear suitable gloves to reduce the vibration effects on the user.

4. Use appliances with the lowest vibration when there is a choice between different processes.

5. Include vibration-free periods each day of work.

6. Grip appliance as lightly as possible (while still keeping safe control of it). Let the appliance do the work.

7. To reduce vibration, maintain the appliance as explained in this manual. If any abnormal vibration occurs, stop use immediately.

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