Warning! Always use your product in the manner
outlined in this manual. Your product is designed to be
used in an upright mode and if it is used in any other way it
may result in injury. Never run your product whilst lying on
it's side or upside down.
f The operator or user is responsible for u accidents or
hazards occurring to other people or their property.
f Do not use solvents or cleaning fluids to clean your
product. Use a blunt scraper to remove grass and dirt.
f Check the collection bag frequently for wear or
deterioration.
f Replacement fans are available from a BLACK+DECKER
service agent. Use on BLACK+DECKER recommended
spare parts and accessories.
f Keep all nuts bolts and screws tight to make sure that
the appliance is in a safe working condition.
SAFETY OF OTHERS
f This appliance can be used by children aged from
8 years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance in
a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning
and user maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
f Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
AFTER USE
f When not in use, the appliance should u be stored in a
dry, well ventilated place out of the reach of children.
f Children should not have access to stored appliances.
f When the appliance is stored or transported in a vehicle
it should be placed in the boot or restrained to prevent
movement following sudden changes in speed or direction.
f
RESIDUAL RISKS
Additional residual risks may arise when using the
tool which may not be included in the enclosed safety
warnings. These risks can arise from misuse, prolonged
use etc. Even with the application of the relevant safety
regulations and the implementation of safety devices,
certain residual risks can not be avoided. These include:
f Injuries caused by touching any rotating/moving parts.
f Injuries caused when changing any parts, blades or
accessories.
f Injuries caused by prolonged use of a tool. When
using any tool for prolonged periods ensure you take
regular breaks.
f Impairment of hearing.
f Health hazards caused by breathing dust developed
when using your tool (example:- working with wood,
especially oak, beech and MDF.)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR BATTERY CHARGERS
Save these instructions: This manual contains important
safety instructions for battery chargers.
f Before using charger, read all instructions and
cautionary markings on charger, battery pack, and
product using battery pack.
Warnings! Shock hazard. Do not allow any liquid to
get inside charger.
Caution: Burn hazard. To reduce the risk of injury, charge
only designated BLACK+DECKER batteries. Other types of
batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage.
Caution: Under certain conditions, with the charger
plugged in to the power supply, the charger can be shorted
by foreign material. Foreign materials of a conductive
nature such as, but not limited to, steel wool, aluminum foil,
or any buildup of metallic particles should be kept away
from charger cavities. Always unplug the charger from the
power supply when there is no battery pack in the cavity.
Unplug charger before attempting to clean.
Warnings!:
f Do not attempt to charge the battery pack with
any chargers other than the ones in this manual.
The charger and battery pack are specifically designed
to work together.
f These chargers are not intended for any uses
other than charging designated BLACK+DECKER
rechargeable batteries. Any other uses may result in
risk of fire, electric shock or electrocution.
f Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
f Pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting
charger. This will reduce risk of damage to electric
plug and cord.
f Make sure that cord is located so that it will not be
stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected
to damage or stress.
f Do not use an extension cord unless it is absolutely
necessary. Use of improper extension cord could
result in risk of fire, electric shock, or electrocution.
f An extension cord must have adequate wire size
(AWG or American Wire Gauge) for safety. The
smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater
the capacity of the cable, that is 16 gauge has more
capacity than 18 gauge. When using more than one
extension to make up the total length, be sure each
individual extension contains at least the minimum
wire size.
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