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.

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