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E N G L I S H
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Switch on the tool only when hands and feet
are away from the cutting line.
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Avoid body contact with the cutting line while
the tool is running.
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Do not work on steep slopes. Be sure of your
footing. Be aware that freshly cut grass is
damp and slippery.
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Take care when trimming near borders and
gravel paths or roads, as stones and soil may
be moved by the cutting line.
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Do not put the tool down until the cutting line
has come to a complete standstill.
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Use only the appropriate type of
Black & Decker cutting line. Never use metal
cutting line or fishing line.
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Take care to avoid injury from the line
trimming blade. Do not touch the blade. After
extending new cutting line, always return the
tool to its normal operating position before
switching on.
Additional safety instructions for batteries and
chargers
Battery
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Never attempt to open for any reason.
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Do not store in locations where the
temperature may exceed 40 °C.
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Charge only at ambient temperatures between
5 °C and 40 °C.
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Charge only in a dry, well ventilated area.
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Charge only using the charger provided with
the tool.
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Do not attempt to charge damaged batteries.
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Before charging, make sure that the battery
connector is dry and clean.
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When disposing of the battery, follow the
instructions given in the section “Protecting
the environment”.
Under extreme conditions, battery leakage may
occur.
The battery liquid contains diluted
sulphuric acid which can be harmful.
Sulphuric acid on the skin will cause burns
and if in contact with the eyes may cause
loss of sight.
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In case of skin contact, flush immediately with
water. Neutralize with a mild alkaline solution
such as milk or bicarbonate of soda.
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In case of eye contact, rinse abundantly with
clean water for at least 10 minutes.
Seek medical attention.
The following symbol is found on the battery:
Do not incinerate the battery.
Charger
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Use your Black & Decker charger only to
charge batteries of the type supplied with your
tool. Other batteries could burst, causing
personal injury and damage.
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Have defective cords replaced immediately.
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Do not expose to water.
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Do not open the charger.
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Do not probe the charger.
The following symbol is found on the charger:
Intended for indoor use only.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Your charger has been designed for a specific
mains voltage. Always check that the mains
voltage corresponds to the voltage on the rating
plate.
The charger is designed for use on AC
(mains) power supplies only. Do not
attempt to use on any other supply.
Your charger is double insulated in
accordance with EN 60335; therefore no
earth wire is required.
Never attempt to replace the charger unit
with a regular mains plug.