Electrical Safety - Black and Decker GL530 Manual De Instrucciones

Cutting line
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Take care against injury from line trimming
blade (8) during unpacking and assembly
and any excess line which may be cut off
when the trimmer is first operated.
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The cutting line (9) will continue to run for
a short time after releasing the trigger
switch. Under no circumstances should
you attempt to stop the cutting line,
always allow it to stop on its own.
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Never fit metal cutting line.
Clothing
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Always wear safety glasses when using
your machine.
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To protect your feet, always wear stout
shoes or boots (not bare footed or
wearing open sandals).
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Wear long trousers to protect your legs -
any debris left on the lawn or cutting path
may be picked up and ejected by the
cutting line.
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Use ear protection if the sound level
seems uncomfortable when using
your machine.
Using your machine
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Always use your machine in the manner
outlined in this manual. Your machine is
designed to be used in an upright
position and if it is used in any other way
an injury may result.
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Before using your machine, disconnect it
from the electrical supply and visually
inspect the rotating parts for damage.
Also, check that the spool assembly
is secure.
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Always check that your lawn or cutting
path is clear of all sticks, stones, wire
and other debris. Contact with such
debris may damage your machine.
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Keep your machine away from your feet
and other parts of your body when
switching on and during operation.
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Do not switch on your machine when it is
upside down.
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Walk, never run with the unit.
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Do not use your machine in the rain and
do not allow it to get wet.
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Use your machine only in daylight or
good artificial light.
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Do not cross gravel paths or roads whilst
the cutting line is rotating.
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Do not cut excessively steep slopes.
Be sure of your footing and cut across
the face of slopes, never up and down.
ENGLISH
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Never use your machine with a
damaged guard (10) or without the guard
fixed in position.
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Be careful when trimming as freshly cut
grass is damp and slippery.
Safety of others
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Remember that the operator/user is
responsible for accidents or hazards
occuring to other people or their property.
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Never allow children or persons who are
unfamiliar with this type of machine to
use it, nor anyone who has not read
this leaflet.
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360˚ Do not allow children, animals or other
adults near your machine when in use -
always keep them well away from the
cutting area.
Care of your machine
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Store your machine in a dry place when
not in use, out of the reach of children.
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Do not use solvents or cleaning fluids
to clean your machine - use a blunt
scraper to remove grass and dirt. Always
disconnect from the electrical supply and
ensure the cutting line (9) is stationary
before cleaning.
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Do not operate your machine if any parts
are defective.
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Do not attempt to remove any parts
other than those mentioned in these
instructions.
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Use only Black & Decker recommended
replacement parts and accessories.

Electrical safety

Your machine should always be switched off
at the mains before disconnecting any plug
and socket connector, extension cables,
or cordsets.
Mains plug replacement - UK only
Should your mains plug need replacing and
you are competent to do this, proceed as
instructed below. If you are in doubt contact
a Black & Decker service centre or a
qualified electrician.
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Disconnect the plug from the supply.
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Cut off the plug and dispose of it safely,
a plug with bared copper conductors
is dangerous if engaged in a live
socket outlet.
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