Black+Decker LST560, Instruction Manual

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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 .080 inches (2.032 mm) diameter round line.
Other diameters or shapes may degrade performance
or cause damage to the trimmer.
• For use only with BLACK+DECKER 60V batteries.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS ABOUT THIS OR
ANY BLACK+DECKER appliance, CALL US TOLL FREE AT:
1-800-544-6986 .
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.
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• ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION – Wear safety
spectacles or goggles at all times when battery is installed.
These items are available for purchase.
• GUARD – Do not use this appliance without guard attached.
• 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.
• NYLON LINE – Keep face, hands and feet clear of rotating
nylon line at all times.
• THE ROTATING LINE PERFORMS A CUTTING
FUNCTION
– Use care when trimming around screens
and desirable plantings.
• KEEP ALL BYSTANDERS AWAY – at a safe distance from
work area, especially children.
• 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.
• 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.
•
AVOID ACCIDENTALLY STARTING
– Don’t carry with
finger on trigger when battery is installed.
•
USE THE RIGHT APPLIANCE
– Do not use this appliance
for any job except that for which it is intended.
•
DON’T OVERREACH
– Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
•
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
• DAMAGE TO UNIT – If you strike or become entangled
with a foreign object, stop appliance immediately, remove
battery, check for damage and have any damage repaired
before further operation is attempted. Do not operate with
a broken hub or spool.
• REMOVE BATTERY – when not in use, when replacing
line, or prior to cleaning.
• 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.
• DO NOT use the appliance in the rain.
• DO NOT OPERATE portable electric appliances in gaseous
or explosive atmospheres. Motors in these appliances
normally spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.
•
STORE IDLE APPLIANCES INDOORS
– When not in use,
appliances should be stored indoors in a dry, locked-up
place out of reach of children.
• STAY ALERT – Do not operate this unit when you are tired,
ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
• MAINTAIN APPLIANCES WITH CARE – Follow
instructions in maintenance section. Keep handles dry,
clean and free from oil and grease.
• CHECK FOR 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.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS
a ) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
switch is in the off-position before connecting
to battery pack, picking up or carrying the
appliance.
Carrying the appliance with your finger
on the switch or energizing appliance that have the
switch on invites accidents.
b ) Disconnect the battery pack from the
appliance before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing appliance.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk
of starting the appliance accidentally.
c ) Recharge only with the charger specified by
the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for
one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when
used with another battery pack.
d ) Use appliances only with specifically
designated battery packs. Use of any other
battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.