6
ENGLISH
(Original instructions)
7
ENGLISH
(Original instructions)
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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 cut
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ting line. Never use metal cutting line
or fishing line.
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Be careful not to touch the line trim
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ming blade.
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Take care to keep the mains cable
away from the cutting line. Always be
aware of the position of the cable.
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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 de
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vice fitted for trimming the filament line
length. After extending new cutter line
always return the machine to its nor
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mal operating position before switching
on.
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Always ensure that the ventilation slots
are kept clear of debris.
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Do not use the lawn trimmer (edge
trimmer), if the cords are damaged or
worn.
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Keep extension cords away from cut
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ting elements.
Additional safety instruc-
tions for batteries and charg-
ers
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 pro
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vided 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 bat
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teries could burst, causing personal
injury and damage.
