Intended use
Your Black & Decker strimmer has been designed for trimming
and finishing lawn edges and to cut grass in confined spaces.
This tool is intended for consumer use only.
Your Black & Decker charger has been designed for charging
Black & Decker batteries of the type supplied with this tool.
Safety instructions
◆ Warning! When using the appliance the safety rules
must be followed. For your own safety and that of
bystanders read these instructions before operating the
machine. Keep the instructions safe for later use.
◆ Read all of this manual carefully before operating the
appliance.
◆ Before operating the appliance, make sure that you know
how to switch it off in an emergency.
◆ The intended use is described in this manual. The use of
any accessory or attachment or performance of any
operation with this appliance other than those
recommended in this instruction manual may present a
risk of personal injury.
Work area
◆ Do not expose the appliance to rain.
◆ Do not use the appliance in damp or wet conditions.
◆ Only use the appliance in daylight or good artificial light.
Personal protection
◆ Wear stout shoes or boots to protect your feet. Do not
operate the appliance wearing open-toed sandals or
when barefoot.
◆ Wear long trousers to protect your legs.
◆ Always use safety glasses or goggles.
◆ Use a face or dust mask whenever the operations may
produce dust or flying particles.
◆ Wear ear protection whenever the sound level seems
uncomfortable.
◆ Keep hands and feet away from the cutting line at all
times, especially when switching on the motor.
Using your appliance
◆ Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.
◆ Do not operate the appliance when you are tired.
◆ If the appliance begins to vibrate abnormally, switch it
off. Allow rotating parts to stop and inspect the appliance
for damage and loose parts.
Safety of others
◆ Do not allow children or any person unfamiliar with these
instructions to operate the appliance.
◆ Stop using the appliance while people,
especially children, or pets are nearby.
◆ Remember that the operator may be held responsible for
accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their
property.
After use
◆ Switch off, and ensure that moving parts have stopped
rotating before leaving the appliance unattended and
before changing, cleaning or inspecting any parts of the
appliance.
◆ When not in use, the appliance should be stored in a dry
place. Children should not have access to stored appliances.
Inspection and repairs
◆ Before use and after any impact, check the appliance for
damaged or defective parts. Check for misalignment and
seizure of moving parts, breakage of parts, damage to
guards and switches and any other conditions that may
affect its operation.
◆ Do not use the appliance if any part is damaged or
defective. Do not use the appliance if the switch does not
turn it on and off.
◆ Never use the appliance when any guard or enclosure is
damaged or not in place.
◆ Ensure that the appliance will operate properly and
perform its intended function.
◆ Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or replaced
by an authorised repair agent.
◆ Only use Black and Decker accessories and replacement
parts. Never attempt to remove or replace any parts other
than those specified in this manual.
Additional safety instructions for grass trimmers
The following warning symbols are found on the appliance:
Read the manual prior to operation.
Wear safety glasses or goggles when operating this
tool.
360˚
6
m
/2
0
Keep people and animals at least 6 m away from the
ft
cutting area.
Do not expose the appliance to rain or high humidity.
◆ Before using the appliance, check that your cutting path is
free from sticks, stones, wire and any other objects. Make
sure to avoid any wire which might be bent outwardly into
the cutting path, such as barbs at the base of a chain link
fence.
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