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KEY INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW
WARNING:
Do not remove guard.
The guard must be attached when trimming.
Operating this trimmer without the guard will violate
the product warranty.
CAUTION:
When replacing the line,
use only 0.065 inch (1.65 mm) diameter round line.
Other diameters or shapes may degrade performance
or cause damage to the trimmer.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS ABOUT THIS OR
ANY BLACK+DECKER appliance, CALL US TOLL FREE AT:
1-800-544-6986
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IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS
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 trimmer is
plugged in. These items are available for purchase.
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GUARD
– Do not use this appliance without guard attached.
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DRESS PROPERLY
– Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Gloves and
substantial rubber soled footwear are recommended
when working outdoors. Don’t operate the appliance
when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Wear heavy 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 appliance and guard are
designed to reduce the danger. However, the following
special precautions should be taken: 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 trimming by hand.
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AVOID ACCIDENTALLY STARTING
– Don’t carry with
finger on trigger.
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USE THE RIGHT APPLIANCE
– Do not use this appliance
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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DON’T FORCE APPLIANCE
– It will do the job better and
with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which
it was designed
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DAMAGE TO UNIT
– If you strike or become entangled
with a foreign object, stop appliance 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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DAMAGE TO CORD
– Keep power cord away from rotating
line. If you damage the cord, unplug it from the power
supply before moving the tool or examining the damage. A
damaged cord must be replaced before further use.
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SECURE EXTENSION CORD
using the cord retainer shown
in in this manual.
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DISCONNECT TRIMMER
– when not in use, when
replacing line, or prior to cleaning.
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AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
– Do
not use electric appliances in damp or wet locations. Follow all
instructions in this Instruction Manual for proper operation of
your appliance. Don’t use the appliance in the rain.
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DO NOT OPERATE
portable electric appliances in gaseous
or explosive atmospheres. Motors in these appliances
normally spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.
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STORE IDLE APPLIANCES INDOORS
– When not in use,
appliances should be stored indoors in a dry, locked-up
place out of reach of children.
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STAY ALERT
– Do not operate this unit when you are tired,
ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
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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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GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI)
protection should be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s)
to be used for the trimmer. Receptacles are available
having built-in GFCI protection and may be used for this
measure of safety.
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DON’T ABUSE CORD
– Never carry trimmer by cord or
yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from
heat, oil, and sharp edges.
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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 appliance in water or squirt it with a
hose. DO NOT allow any liquid to get inside it. If appliance
does get wet, allow to dry for a minimum of 48 hours.
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DO NOT
store the appliance on or adjacent to fertilizers
or chemicals.
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DO NOT
clean with a pressure washer.
