Black & Decker LPHT120 Safety Guidelines Definitions, Table of Contents Important Safety Rules

Table of Contents Important Safety Rules

Safety Guidelines - Definitions	2
Important Safety Rules	2
Components	4
Important Safety Instructions for Battery Chargers	5
Important Safety Instructions for Battery Packs	6
Charging Procedure	7
Installing/Removing Battery Pack	8
Assembly	8
Operating the Trimmer	9
Accessories	10
Maintenance	10
Troubleshooting	11
Service Information	11
Full Two-Year Home Use Warranty	11

SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information.

DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

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Before Operating Pole Trimmer

• For safe operation, read and understand all instructions before using the Pole Trimmer. Follow all safety instructions. Failure to follow all safety instructions listed below, can result in serious personal injury.

• Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate Pole Trimmer when you are tired.

• Only well-instructed adults should operate Pole Trimmer. Never allow children to operate.

• Do not use Pole Trimmer for any job except that for which it is intended.

• Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit.

• Wear the following safety gear when operating Pole Trimmer: - heavy-duty gloves

- substantial footwear

- safety glasses, goggles or face screen that are marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1

- face or dust mask (if working in dusty areas)

• Do not wear loose fitting clothing, or jewelry of any kind that could get caught in the moving blades or parts of the Pole Trimmer.

• Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in any moving parts.

While Operating Pole Trimmer

• Stay alert. Use common sense while operating the unit.

• Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite injuries.

• Keep children, animals and bystanders at a safe distance away from Pole Trimmer. Only Pole Trimmer user should be in work area.

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