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(Original instructions)
vibrating abnormally.
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Wear stout shoes or boots to protect
your feet.
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Wear long trousers to protect your legs.
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Before using the appliance, check that
your cutting path is free from sticks,
stones, wire and any other obstacles.
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Only use the appliance in the upright
position, with the cutting line near the
ground. Never switch the appliance on
in any other position.
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Move slowly when using the appliance.
Be aware that freshly cut grass is
damp and slippery.
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Do not work on steep slopes. Work across
the face of slopes, not up and down.
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Never cross gravel paths or roads
while the appliance is running.
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Never touch the cutting line while the
appliance is running.
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Do not put the appliance down until the
cutting line has come to a complete
standstill.
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Use only the appropriate type of
cutting line. Never use metal cutting
line or fishing line.
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Be careful not to touch the line
trimming blade.
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Keep hands and feet away from the
cutting line at all times, especially
when switching on the motor.
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Before using the appliance and after
any impact, check for signs of wear or
damage and repair as necessary.
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Never operate the appliance with damaged
guards or without guards in place.
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Take care against injury from any
device fitted for trimming the filament
line length. After extending new cutter
line always return the machine to
its normal operating position before
switching on.
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Always ensure that the ventilation slots
are kept clear of debris.
Additional safety instructions for
batteries and chargers
Batteries
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Never attempt to open for any reason.
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Do not expose the battery to water.
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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 10 °C and 40 °C.
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Charge only using the charger
provided with the tool.
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When disposing of batteries, follow
the instructions given in the section
"Protecting the environment".
Chargers
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Use your BLACK+DECKER charger
only to charge the battery in the tool
with which it was supplied. Other
batteries could burst, causing personal
injury and damage.
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Never attempt to charge non-
rechargeable batteries.
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Have defective cords replaced
immediately.
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Do not expose the charger to water.
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Do not open the charger.
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Do not probe the charger.
The charger is intended for
indoor use only.
Read the instruction manual
before use.
