Black and Decker GH900 Manual De Instrucciones página 7

Intended Use
This string trimmer is designed for household trimming and
edging applications. The GH900 contains an automatic line
feeding system which does not require the user to bump the
trimmer to advance the line.
DO nOT use under wet conditions or in presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
DO nOT let children come into contact with the tool.
Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use
this tool.
DO wear appropriate safety glasses, closed toe shoes and
long pants.
Important Safety Warnings

WARNING:
appliances, basic safety precautions should always
be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and
personal injury, including the following.

WARNING:
The guard must be attached during use. Operating
this trimmer without the guard will violate the
product warranty.

CAUTION:
0.065" (1.65 mm) diameter round line. Other diameters
or shapes may degrade performance or cause damage
to the trimmer. Do not use wire.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
• ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION – Wear safety glasses
or goggles at all times when plugged in. These items are
available for purchase.
GUARD ‑ Do not use this appliance without the
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guard attached.
• DRESS PROPERLY – Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Gloves
and closed-toe, substantial rubber-soled footwear
are recommended when working outdoors. Don't
operate the appliance when barefoot or wearing
open sandals. Wear heavy long pants to protect your
legs. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
NYLON LINE – Keep face, hands and feet clear of rotating
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nylon line at all times.
• THE ROTATING LINE PERFORMS A CUTTING
FUNCTION – Use care when trimming around screens and
desirable plantings.
DO NOT USE materials not recommended, such as metal
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wire, rope, and the like.
• KEEP ALL BYSTANDERS AWAY – at a safe distance from
work area, especially children.
KEEP CHILDREN, BYSTANDERS AND ANIMALS AWAY
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from the work area a minimum of 100 feet (30 meters)
when starting or operating the unit.
When using electric gardening
Do not remove guard.
When replacing the line, use only
• TO REDUCE THE RISK of rebound (ricochet) injury, work
going away from any nearby solid object such as wall,
steps, large stone, tree, etc. Use great care when working
close to solid objects and where necessary, do trimming
by hand.
• AVOID ACCIDENTALLY STARTING – Don't carry trimmer
with finger on trigger.
• USE THE RIGHT appliance – Do not use this appliance for
any job except that for which it is intended.
• DON'T OVERREACH – Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
• DON'T FORCE APPLIANCE – It will do the job better and
with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it
was designed.
• DAMAGE TO UNIT – If you strike or become entangled
with a foreign object, stop appliance immediately, unplug,
check for damage and have any damage repaired before
further operation is attempted. Do not operate with a
broken hub or spool.
• DAMAGE TO CORD – Keep power cord away from rotating
line. If you damage the cord, unplug it from the power
supply before moving the tool or examining the damage. A
damaged cord must be replaced before further use.
• SECURE EXTENSION CORD using the cord retainer shown
in in this manual.
• DISCONNECT TRIMMER – when not in use, when replacing
line, or prior to cleaning.
• AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
– Do not use electric appliances in damp or wet locations.
Follow all instructions in this instruction manual for proper
operation of your appliance. Don't use the appliance in
the rain.
• DO NOT OPERATE portable electric appliances in gaseous
or explosive atmospheres. Motors in these appliances
normally spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.
• STORE IDLE APPLIANCES INDOORS – When not in use,
appliances should be stored indoors in a dry, locked‑up
place out of reach of children.
• STAY ALERT – Do not operate this unit when you are tired,
ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
MAINTAIN APPLIANCES WITH CARE – Follow
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instructions in Maintenance section. Keep handles dry,
clean and free from oil and grease.
• GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI)
protection should be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s)
to be used for the trimmer. Receptacles are available
having built‑in GFCI protection and may be used for this
measure of safety.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS – Before further use of the
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appliance, a guard or other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly
and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other condition that may affect its
operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service
center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this manual.
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