Intended use
Your Black & Decker strimmer has been designed for trimming and finishing lawn edges and to cut grass in confined spaces. This tool is intended for consumer use only.
Your Black & Decker charger has been designed for charging Black & Decker batteries of the type supplied with this tool.
Safety instructions
@Warning! When using
batteries, personal injury and material damage.General
uRead all of this manual carefully before operating the tool.
uBefore operating the tool, make sure that you know how to switch it off in an emergency.
uThe intended use is described in this manual. The use of any accessory or attachment of performance of any operation with this tool other than those recommended in this instruction manual can present a risk of personal injury.
uRetain this manual for future reference.
Work area
uDo not expose the tool to rain.
uDo not use the tool in damp or wet conditions.
uOnly use the tool in daylight or good artificial light.
Personal protection
uWear stout shoes or boots to protect your feet.
uDo not operate the tool wearing
uWear long trousers to protect your legs.
Using the tool
uStay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.
uDo not operate the tool when you are tired.
uIf the tool begins to vibrate abnormally, switch it off. Allow rotating parts to stop and inspect the tool for damage and loose parts.
Safety of others
uDo not allow children or any person unfamiliar with these instructions to operate the appliance.
uDo not allow children, visitors or animals to come near the work area or to touch the tool.
uRemember that the operator may be held responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
After use
uSwitch off and ensure that moving parts have stopped rotating before leaving the tool unattended and before changing, cleaning or inspecting any parts of the tool.
uWhen not in use, the tool should be stored in a dry place. Children should not have access to stored tools.
Inspection and repairs
uBefore use, check the tool for damaged or defective parts. Check for misalignment and seizure of moving parts, breakage or parts, damage to guards and switches and any other conditions that can affect its operation.
uDo not use the tool if any part is damaged or defective. Do not use the tool if the switch does not turn it on and off.
uNever use the tool when any guard or enclosure is damaged or not in place.
uEnsure that the tool operates properly and perform its intended function.
uHave any damaged of defective parts repaired or replaced by an authorised repair agent.
uNever attempt to remove or replace any parts other than those specified in this manual.
Additional safety instructions for batteries and chargers
Batteries
uNever attempt to open for any reason.
uDo not expose the battery to water.
uDo not expose the battery to heat.
uDo not store in locations where the temperature may exceed 40 °C.
uCharge only at ambient temperatures between 10 °C and 40 °C.
uCharge only using the charger provided with the tool.
uWhen disposing of batteries, follow the instructions given in the section "Protecting the environment".
uDo not damage or deform the battery either by puncture or impact, as this can create a risk of injury and fire.
uDo not charge damaged batteries.
Chargers
Warning! Your charger has been designed for a specific voltage. Always check that the mains voltage corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.
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