Safety Guidelines - Black and Decker HT18 Manual De Instrucciones

Safety G uidelines - Definitions ................................................. 2
General Safety R ules . .............................................................. 2
Hedge T rimmer Safety R ules . .................................................. 3
Extension Cords . ...................................................................... 4
Components ............................................................................. 5
Assembly Instructions .............................................................. 5
Operating Instructions .............................................................. 6
Trimming Instructions ............................................................... 6
Maintenance ............................................................................ 7
Accessories .............................................................................. 7
Service I nformation .................................................................. 8
Two-Year Home U se Warranty ................................................. 8
Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 9
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The
information it con{ains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and
PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help
you recognize this information.
ZL DANG E R:
Indicates an imminent!y hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, wilt result in death or senous injury.
Z_ WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Z_ CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.
/fl, WARNING!
Read all safety warnings and instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings andinstructions may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term "power toot" in the warnings refers to your mains-operated
(corded) power toot or battery-operated (cordless) power toot.
1) Work area safety
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas
invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such
as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust.
Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a
power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
2) Electrical safety
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the
plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed
(grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching
outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such
as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an
increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water
entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying,
pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from
heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or
entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension
cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for
outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable,
use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCl) protected
supply,. Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.