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You could be responsible for injuries if there is a defect in the hedger that you knew about, but did not divulge. However, if your friend gets hurt because he/she does not know how to operate the hedger, that would be entirely the neighbor's fault.
You could be responsible for injuries if there is a defect in the hedger that you knew about, but did not divulge. However, if your friend gets hurt because he/she does not know how to operate the hedger, that would be entirely the neighbor's fault.
Thank you for that. The circumstance is that it was lying around in my car when my friend was there and I was going to pitch it because I didn't need it and he said, Hey, don't pitch it. Give it to me." I didn't give it to him just yet. I said, "Let me find the charger and then I'll give it to you." I don't know if it's defective or not, it's been so long since I used it, but if you say there's a possibility that's good enough for me. I'll pitch it and give him a gift card to make up. Thanks much for the advice.
Don't worry. You are giving it away in an "as is" condition. There is no liability just because it was your hedger.
You are not liable unless you intentionally modified the unit or you were aware that the unit had been modified from the condition it was in when it left the factory, and you had reason to believe that said modification made the tool less safe.
It would be not your fault if he didn't know how to operate it , or didn't act with reasonable care.
For peace of mind, you can charge it at home and check if it's working or not.
It would also help if you still had the user manual. That way he can't say he didn't know about the "health and safety" bullet points that all manuals have.
If you're really concerned have him sign a disclaimer/waiver
Don't you love the smell of paranoia in the morning?! Never invite anyone over for dinner. They may trip and fall on a fork that you didn't provide an owner's manual for. The tines of the fork may pierce their skin and a major blood vessel opening you up to legal liability and one hell of a carpet stain.
Don't you love the smell of paranoia in the morning?! Never invite anyone over for dinner. They may trip and fall on a fork that you didn't provide an owner's manual for. The tines of the fork may pierce their skin and a major blood vessel opening you up to legal liability and one hell of a carpet stain.
It’s a good thing I have all my house guests sign a letter of agreement releasing me of all and any legal responsibilities should they have any problems, issues or accidents while visiting on my property; and in or near my home to include travel to and from the property whether using private or public transportation.
So far only a few visitors come over and most don’t return for a second time.
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Never invite anyone over for dinner. They may trip and fall on a fork that you didn't provide an owner's manual for. The tines of the fork may pierce their skin and a major blood vessel opening you up to legal liability and one hell of a carpet stain. 
It’s a good thing I have all my house guests sign a letter of agreement releasing me of all and any legal responsibilities should they have any problems, issues or accidents while visiting on my property; and in or near my home to include travel to and from the property whether using private or public transportation. 
