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facilitate the collection of spent nickel-cadmium batteries. Help
protect our environment and conserve natural resources by
returning the spent nickel-cadmium battery to an authorized
Black & Decker service center or to your local retailer for recycling.
You may also contact your local recycling center for information on
where to drop off the spent battery, or call
1-800-8-BATTERY.
Full Two -Year Home Use Warranty
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. warrants this product for two years
against any defects in material or workmanship. The defective
product will be replaced or repaired at no charge in either of two ways:
The first, which will result in exchanges only, is to return the product
to the retailer from whom it was purchased (provided that the store
is a participating retailer). Returns should be made within the time
period of the retailerʼs policy for exchanges (usually 30 to 90 days
after the sale). Proof of purchase may be required. Please check
with the retailer for their specific return policy regarding returns that
are beyond the time set for exchanges.
The second option is to take or send the product (prepaid) to a
Black & Decker owned or authorized Service Center for repair or
replacement at our option. Proof of purchase may be required.
Black & Decker owned and authorized service centers are listed
under "Tools–Electric" in the yellow pages of the phone directory.
This warranty does not apply to accessories. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary
from state to state. Should you have any questions, contact the
manager of your nearest Black & Decker Service Center. This
product is not intended for commercial use.
FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT:
If your warning labels
become illegible or are missing, call 1-800-544-6986 for a free
replacement.
LATIN AMERICA:
This warranty does not apply to products sold in
Latin America. For products sold in Latin America, check country
specific warranty information contained in the packaging, call the
local company or see the website for warranty information.
Fertilizers and other garden chemicals contain agents which greatly
accelerate the corrosion of metals. Do not store the unit on or
adjacent to fertilizers or chemicals.
With the battery removed, use only mild soap and a damp cloth to
clean the unit. Never let any liquid get inside the unit; never immerse
any part of the unit into a liquid.
Prevent the blades from rusting by applying a film of light machine
oil after cleaning.
WARNING:
DO NOT use the hedge trimmer with
any type of accessory or attachment. Such usage might be
hazardous.
Service Information
Whether you need technical advice, repair, or genuine factory
replacement parts, contact the Black & Decker location nearest you.
To find your local service location, refer to the yellow page directory
under "Tools–Electric" or call:
1-800-544-6986
or visit
www.blackanddecker.com.
IMPORTANT
To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance
and adjustment should be performed by authorized service centers
or other qualified service organizations, always using identical
replacement parts.
Battery Recycling and the RBRC™ Seal
The RBRC™ (Rechargeable Battery Recycling
Corporation) Seal on the nickel-cadmium battery (or
battery pack) indicates that the costs to recycle the
battery (or battery pack) at the end of its useful life have
already been paid by Black & Decker. In some areas, it is illegal to
place spent nickel-cadmium batteries in the trash or municipal solid
waste stream and the RBRC program provides an environmentally
conscious alternative.
RBRC in cooperation with Black & Decker and other battery users,
has established programs in the United States and Canada to
