20 • EnGLIsH
KEY InForMATIon You sHouLd KnoW
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The guard must be installed before trimming or edging -
if not, the motor will overheat
(fig. d).
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When replacing the line, use only .065 inch diameter
ROUND line (B&D Model No.
AF-100 is recommended)
- otherwise the tool will not function properly
(fig. B).
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Do not bump the feed head against the ground - it will
disrupt the feed mechanism.
Safety Guidelines/Definitions
It is important for you to read and understand this manual.
The information it contains relates to protecting
Your
sAFETY and PrEVEnTInG ProBLEMs. The symbols
below are used to help you recognize this information.
danger! Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Warning! Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
caution! Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Notice: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in property damage.
IMPorTAnT sAFETY WArnInGs
And InsTrucTIons
Warning! When using electric gardening appliances, basic
safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of
fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following.
rEAd ALL InsTrucTIons
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ALWAYs WEAr EYE ProTEcTIon: Wear safety
spectacles or goggles at all times when this tool is
plugged in.
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GuArd: Do not use this tool without guard attached.
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drEss ProPErLY: Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Rubber
gloves and substantial rubber soled footwear are
recommended when working outdoors. Don’t operate
the tool when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Wear
long pants to protect your legs. Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair.
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nYLon LInE: Keep face, hands and feet clear of
rotating nylon line at all times.
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THE roTATInG LInE PErForMs A cuTTInG
FuncTIon: Use care when trimming around screens
and desirable plantings.
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KEEP ALL BYsTAndErs AWAY: At a safe distance
from work area, especially children.
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IMPorTAnT WArnInG: When being used as an
Edger, stones, pieces of metal and other objects can
be thrown out at high speed by the line. The tool and
guard are designed to reduce the danger. However, the
following special precautions should be taken:
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MAKE surE that other persons and pets are at least
100 feet (30m) away.
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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
edging or trimming by hand.
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AVoId AccIdEnTALLY sTArTInG: Don’t carry
plugged-in tool with finger on trigger.
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do noT ForcE THE TooL: at a rate faster than the
rate at which it is able to cut effectively.
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usE THE rIGHT TooL: Do not use this tool for any
job except that for which it is intended.
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don’T oVErrEAcH: Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
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dAMAGE To unIT: If you strike or become entangled
with a foreign object, stop tool immediately, unplug,
check for damage and have any damage repaired
before further operation is attempted. Do not operate
with a broken hub or spool.
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dIsconnEcT TooL: when not in use, when replacing
line, or prior to cleaning.
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AVoId dAnGErous EnVIronMEnTAL
condITIons: Do not use electric tools in damp or
wet locations. Follow all instructions in this Instruction
Manual for proper operation of your tool. Don’t use the
tool in the rain.
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do noT oPErATE portable electric tools in gaseous
or explosive atmospheres. Motors in these tools
normally spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.
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sTorE IdLE TooLs Indoors: When not in use,
tools should be stored indoors in a dry, locked-up place
out of reach of children.
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sTAY ALErT: Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired.
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MAInTAIn APPLIAncEs WITH cArE: Follow
instructions in maintenance section. Keep handles dry,
clean and free from oil and grease.
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cHEcK dAMAGEd PArTs: Before further use of the
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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do noT immerse tool in water or squirt it with a hose.
do noT allow any liquid to get inside it.
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do noT store the tool on or adjacent to fertilizers or
