Do not touch the supply cord before
disconnecting the supply.
Do not use solvents or cleaning fluids
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to clean your product. Use a blunt
scraper to remove grass and dirt.
Check the collection bag frequently for
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wear or deterioration.
Replacement fans are available from a
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BLACK+DECKER service agent. Use
on BLACK+DECKER recommended
spare parts and accessories.
Keep all nuts bolts and screws tight to
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make sure that the appliance is in a
safe working condition.
Safety of others
This appliance can be used by children
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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.
Children should be supervised to
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ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
Electrical safety
This appliance is double
insulated; therefore no earth wire
is required.
(Original instructions)
Always check that the power supply
corresponds to the voltage on the rating
plate.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must
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be replaced by the manufacturer or
an authorised BLACK+DECKER
Service Centre in order to avoid a
hazard.
Electric safety can be further improved
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by using a highsensitivity 30 mA
Residual Current Device (RCD).
Using an extension cable
Always use an approved extension
cable suitable for the power input of this
tool (see technical data). The extension
cable must be suitable for outdoor use
and marked accordingly. Up to 30 m of
1.5 mm² HO5V V-F extension cable can
be used without loss of product perfor-
mance. Before use, inspect the extension
cable for signs of damage, wear and age-
ing. Replace the extension cable if dam-
aged or defective. When using a cable
reel, always unwind the cable completely.
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, pro-
longed 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:
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