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into account the working conditions and the
work to be performed.
Use of the power tool for
operations different from those intended could result
in a hazardous situation.
5) Battery Tool Use and Care
a )
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 with another
battery pack.
b )
Use power tools only with specifically designated
battery packs.
Use of any other battery packs may
create a risk of injury and fire.
c )
When battery pack is not in use, keep it away
from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins,
keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects,
that can make a connection from one terminal to
another.
Shorting the battery terminals together may
cause burns or a fire.
d ) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from
the battery;
avoid contact. If contact accidentally
occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes,
additionally seek medical help.
Liquid ejected from
the battery may cause irritation or burns.
6) Service
a )
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical replacement
parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.
Hedge Trimmer Safety Warnings
DANGER
:
Keep hands away from
blade.
Contact with blade will result in serious
personal injury.
•
Use both hands when operating the hedge trimmer.
Using one hand could cause loss of control and
result in serious personal injury.
•
Keep all parts of the body away from the cutter
blade. Do not remove cut material or hold material
to be cut when blades are moving. Make sure
the switch is off when clearing jammed material.
Blades coast after turn off.
A moment of inattention
while operating the hedge trimmer may result in serious
personal injury.
•
Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the
cutter blade stopped.
Proper handling of the hedge
trimmer will reduce possible personal injury from the
cutter blades.
•
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces
only, because the cutter blade may contact hidden
wiring.
Cutter blades contacting a “live” wire may make
exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give
the operator an electric shock.
•
Check the hedge for foreign objects, e.g. wire fences.
WARNING
:
Do not expose to rain.
WARNING
:
Only use with bail handle
and guard properly assembled to hedge trimmer. The
use of the hedge trimmer without the proper guard or
handle provided may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING
:
Some dust created by
this product contains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
• compounds in fertilizers
• compounds in insecticides, herbicides and
pesticides
• arsenic and chromium from chemically treated
lumber
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved
safety equipment such as dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic particles.
The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The
symbols and their definitions are as follows:
V ......................... volts
Hz .......................hertz
min .....................minutes
or DC ......direct current
...................... Class I Construction
(grounded)
…/min ..............per minute
BPM ....................beats per minute
IPM .....................impacts per minute
RPM .................... revolutions per
minute
sfpm ................... surface feet per
minute
SPM ....................strokes per minute
A .........................amperes
W ........................watts
or AC ...........alternating current
or AC/DC .... alternating or
direct current
...................... Class II
Construction
(double insulated)
no .......................no load speed
n .........................rated speed
......................earthing terminal
.....................safety alert symbol
.....................visible radiation
..................... wear respiratory
protection
..................... wear eye
protection
..................... wear hearing
protection
..................... read all
documentation
CSPM .................. cut strokes per
minute
BATTERIES AND CHARGERS
The battery pack is not fully charged out of the carton.
Before using the battery pack and charger, read the
safety instructions below and then follow charging
procedures outlined. When ordering replacement battery
packs, be sure to include the catalog number and voltage.
Your tool uses a BLACK+DECKER charger. Be sure to read all
safety instructions before using your charger.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
