Black & Decker GH900 instruction manual Read All Instructions

CAUTION: Failure to comply with the recommendations outlined in the key information section will void warranty.

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.

WARNING: ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also use face or dust mask if trimming operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT:

• ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CPA Z94.3),

• NOSH/OSHA respiratory protection.

WARNING: Always wear proper personal hearing protection that conforms to ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.

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• ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION – Wear safety glasses or goggles at all times when this trimmer is plugged in.

• GUARD – Do not use this trimmer without guard attached.

• DRESS PROPERLY – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and substantial rubber soled footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Don’t operate the trimmer when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Wear heavy long pants to protect your legs. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

• NYLON LINE – Keep face, hands and feet clear of rotating nylon line at all times.

• THE ROTATING LINE PERFORMS A CUTTING FUNCTION – Use care when trimming around screens and desirable plants.

• KEEP ALL BYSTANDERS AWAY – at a safe distance from work area, especially children.

• IMPORTANT WARNING – When being used as an Edger, stones, pieces of metal and other objects can be thrown out at high speed by the line. The trimmer and guard are designed to reduce the danger. However, the following special precautions should be taken: MAKE SURE that other persons and pets are at least 100 feet (30m) away.

• TO REDUCE THE RISK of rebound (ricochet) injury, work going away from any nearby solid object such as wall, steps, large stone, tree, etc. Use great care when working close to solid objects and where necessary, do edging or trimming by hand.

• AVOID ACCIDENTALLY STARTING – Don’t carry plugged-in trimmer with finger on trigger.

• DO NOT FORCE THE Appliance – at a rate faster than the rate at which it is able to cut effectively.

• USE THE RIGHT APPLIANCE – Do not use this trimmer for any job except that for which it is intended.

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

• DAMAGE TO UNIT – If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop trimmer immediately, unplug, check for damage and have any damage repaired before further operation is attempted. Do not operate with a broken hub or spool.

• DAMAGE TO Cord – Keep power cord away from rotating line. If you damage the cord, unplug it from the power supply before moving the tool or examining the damage. A damaged cord must be replaced before further use.

• SECURE EXTENSION CORD using the cord retainer shown in Figure H.

• DISCONNECT TRIMMER – when not in use, when replacing line, or prior to cleaning.

• AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS – Do not use electric appliances in damp or wet locations. Follow all instructions in this Instruction Manual for proper operation of your trimmer. Don’t use the trimmer in the rain.

• DO NOT OPERATE portable electric trimmers in gaseous or explosive atmospheres. Motors in these trimmers normally spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.

• STORE IDLE TRIMMERS INDOORS – When not in use, trimmers should be stored indoors in a dry, locked-up place out of reach of children.

• STAY ALERT – Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.

• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for the trimmer. Receptacles are available having built-in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety.

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