Black & Decker CST1200R instruction manual General Safety Warnings, Instructions for ALL Tools

		• DO NOT FORCE THE APPLIANCE – It will do the job better and
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND
		with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL TOOLS		designed.
		• USE THE RIGHT APPLIANCE – Do not use this appliance for any
• ALWAYSWEAR EYE PROTECTION – Wear safety glasses or
		job except that for which it is intended.
goggles at all times when this appliance is in use. Safety glasses		• DONʼT OVERREACH – Keep proper footing and balance at all
are available at extra cost at your local Black & Decker Service		times.
Center or authorized service facility. Always use face or dust mask		• DAMAGE TO APPLIANCE – If you strike or become entangled
if operation is dusty.		with a foreign object, stop tool immediately,check for damage and
• GUARD – Do not use this appliancewithout guard properly attached.		have any damage repaired before further operation is attempted.
• DRESS PROPERLY – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They		Do not operate with a broken hub or spool.
can be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and substantial		• AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTALCONDITIONS – Do not
rubber soled footwear are recommended when working outdoors.		use electric appliances in damp or wet locations. Donʼt use the
Donʼt operate the appliance when barefoot or wearing open		appliance in the rain.
sandals. Wear long pants to protect your legs. Wear protective hair		• DO NOT OPERATE trimmer/edgers in gaseous or explosive
covering to contain long hair.		atmospheres. Motors in these appliances normally spark, and the
• NYLON LINE – Keep face, hands and feet clear of rotating cutting		sparks might ignite fumes.
line at all times.		• STORE IDLE APPLIANCES INDOORS – When not in use,
• THE ROTATING LINE PERFORMS A CUTTING FUNCTION –		appliances should be stored indoors in a dry locked-up place out of
Use care when trimming around screens, fences and desirable		reach of children.
plantings.		• STAY ALERT– Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do
• KEEP CHILDREN AWAY– All visitors should be kept at safe		not operate appliance when you are tired.
distance from work area.		• MAINTAIN APPLIANCES WITH CARE – Keep cutting edge sharp
• IMPORTANT WARNING – When being used stones, pieces of		and clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury.
metal and other objects can be thrown out at high speed by the line.		Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
The tool and guard are designed to reduce the danger. However,		Inspect appliance cord periodically,and if damaged, have it
the following special precautions should be taken:		repaired by an authorized service facility. Inspect extension cords
WARNING: Make sure that other persons and pets are at least		periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and
100 ft. (30.5m) away.		free from oil and grease.
WARNING:	To reduce the risk of rebound (ricochet) injury, work	• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS – Check for alignment of moving
		parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and
going away from any nearby solid object such as a wall, steps, large		any other condition that may affect its operation. Before further use
stone, tree, etc. Use great care when working close to solid objects,		of the appliance, a guard or other part that is damaged should be
and, where necessary, do trimming by hand.		repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless otherwise
• AVOID ACCIDENTALLYSTARTING – Donʼt carry appliance with		indicated elsewhere in this manual.
finger on trigger.		3 • FOR HOUSEHOLD use only.