Black & Decker HT018, HT512 Safety Warnings Double Insulation, Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet

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			Minimum Gage for Cord Sets
Volts			Total Length of Cord in Feet
120V			0-25	26-50	51-100	101-150
			(0-7,6m)	(7,6-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-45,7m)
240V			0-50	51-100	101-200	201-300
			(0-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-60,9m) (60,9-91,4m)
Ampere Rating
More		Not more		American Wire Gage
Than		Than
0	-	6	18	16	16	14
6	-	10	18	16	14	12
10	-	12	16	16	14	12
12	-	16	14	12	Not Recommended

•AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING - Don’t carry plugged in hedge trimmer with finger on switch. Be sure switch is off when plugging in.

•DON’T ABUSE CORD - Never carry hedge trimmer by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

•DO NOT ATTEMPT to remove cut material or hold material to be cut when blades are moving. Make sure trimmer switch is off when clearing jammed material from blades. Do not grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding the hedge trimmer.

•DON’T FORCE HEDGE TRIMMER - It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed.

•DON’T OVERREACH - Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

•STAY ALERT - Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate hedge trimmer when you are tired.

•DISCONNECT HEDGE TRIMMER from the power supply when not in use or when servicing or cleaning.

•STORE IDLE HEDGE TRIMMER INDOORS - When not in use, hedge trimmer should be stored indoors in a dry and high or locked-up place- out of reach of children.

•MAINTAIN HEDGE TRIMMER WITH CARE - Keep cutting blades sharp and clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Inspect extension cord periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.

•CHECK DAMAGED PARTS - before further use of the hedge trimmer, 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.

DANGER: Laceration hazard. Keep hands away from blades. Keep both hands on handles when power is on.

CAUTION: Laceration hazard. Blades coast after turn off.

SAFETY WARNINGS: DOUBLE INSULATION

Double insulated tools are constructed throughout with two separate layers of electrical insulation or one double thickness of insulation between you and the tool’s electrical system. Tools built with this insulation system are not intended to be grounded. As a result, your tool is equipped with a two prong plug which permits you to use extension cords without concern for maintaining a ground connection.

NOTE: Double insulation does not take the place of normal safety precautions when operating this tool. The insulation system is for added protection against injury resulting from a possible electrical insulation failure within the tool.

Replacement parts: When servicing all tools, USE IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS. Repair or replace damaged cords.

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