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Before use, check the power supply cord and extension
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cord for signs of damage, ageing and wear. If a cord
becomes damaged during use, disconnect the cord from
the mains supply immediately. DO NOT TOUCH THE
CORD BEFORE DISCONNECTING THE SUPPLY.
Do not use the appliance if the cords are damaged or
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worn.
Wear stout shoes or boots to protect your feet.
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Wear long trousers to protect your legs.
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Before using the appliance, check that your cutting path is
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free from sticks, stones, wire and any other obstacles.
Only use the appliance in the upright position, with the
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cutting line near the ground. Never switch the appliance
on in any other position.
Move slowly when using the appliance. Be aware that
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freshly cut grass is damp and slippery.
Do not work on steep slopes. Work across the face of
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slopes, not up and down.
Never cross gravel paths or roads while the appliance is
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running.
Never touch the cutting line while the appliance is running.
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Do not put the appliance down until the cutting line has
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come to a complete standstill.
Use only the appropriate type of cutting line. Never use
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metal cutting line or fishing line.
Be careful not to touch the line trimming blade.
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Take care to keep the mains cable away from the cutting
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line. Always be aware of the position of the cable.
Keep hands and feet away from the cutting line at all
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times, especially when switching on the motor.
Before using the appliance and after any impact, check for
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signs of wear or damage and repair as necessary.
Never operate the appliance with damaged guards or
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without guards in place.
Take care against injury from any device fitted for trimming
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the filament line length. After extending new cutter line
always return the machine to its normal operating position
before switching on.
Always ensure that the ventilation slots are kept clear of
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debris.
Do not use the lawn trimmer (edge trimmer), if the cords
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are damaged or worn.
Keep extension cords away from cutting elements.
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Labels on appliance
The following pictograms are shown on the tool along with the
date code:
Read the manual prior to operation.
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(Original instructions)
Wear safety glasses or goggles when operating
this appliance.
Wear suitable ear protectors when operating this
appliance.
Switch the tool off. Before performing any
maintenance on the tool, remove the battery
from the tool.
Beware of flying objects. Keep bystanders away
from the cutting area.
Do not expose the appliance to rain or high
humidity.
Directive 2000/14/EC guaranteed sound power.
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Additional safety instructions for batteries and
chargers
Batteries
Never attempt to open for any reason.
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Do not expose the battery to water.
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Do not store in locations where the temperature may
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exceed 40 °C.
Charge only at ambient temperatures between 10 °C and
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40 °C.
Charge only using the charger provided with the tool.
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When disposing of batteries, follow the instructions given
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in the section "Protecting the environment".
Do not attempt to charge damaged batteries.
Chargers
Use your BLACK+DECKER charger only to charge
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the battery in the tool with which it was supplied. Other
batteries could burst, causing personal injury and damage.
Never attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries.
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Have defective cords replaced immediately.
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Do not expose the charger to water.
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Do not open the charger.
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Do not probe the charger.
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The charger is intended for indoor use only.