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ADDITIONAL WARNINGS FOR EDGERS

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Catalog No. LE750, EH1000

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KEY INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW:

• Your edger is designed to eject clippings and other debris forward, away from the operator.

• Inspect and thoroughly clean your edger at the start of each edging season.

• The blade on this tool is not intended to be sharp. Do not sharpen it in any way.

• Make sure edging area (100 ft.) is clear of other persons or pets prior to starting operation.

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CAT. NO. LE750, EH1000			FORM NO. 90579548	AUGUST 2011
Copyright © 2011 Black & Decker				PRINTED IN CHINA
	WARNING: IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
	WARNING:	When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the
following.		Some dust created by this product contains chemicals known to the State of
	WARNING
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: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of
California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.		Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during use. Under some
	CAUTION:

conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.

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TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY:

• Before any use, be sure everyone using this tool reads and understands all safety instructions and other information contained in this manual.

• Save these instructions and review frequently prior to use and in instructing others.

SAFETYIt is importantGUIDELINESfor you to read-andDEFINITIONSunderstand 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.

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

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

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

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

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GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL TOOLS

	SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS: DOUBLE INSULATION
	REPLACEMENT PARTS: When servicing use only identical Black & Decker replacement
	parts.
	IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: POLARIZED PLUGS
	Toreduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment has a polarized plug (one blade is wider
	than the other). This equipment must be used with a suitable polarized 2 wire or 3 wire
	extension cord. Polarized connections will fit together only one way. Make sure that the
	receptacle end of the extension cord has large and small blade slot widths. If the plug does not
	fit fully into the extension cord, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, obtain a suitable
	extension cord. If the extension cord does not fit fully into the outlet, contact a qualified
	electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the appliance plug or extension cord in
	any way.
	THIS TOOL CAN BE DANGEROUS. Follow all warnings and Safety Instructions in this
	manual. The operator is responsible for following warnings and instructions in this manual and
	on unit. Restrict use of this power tool to persons who read, understand and follow warnings
•	and instructions in this manual and on unit.
	AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Donʼt use appliancesin damp or wet locations. Donʼt
	use appliancesin the rain.
• KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All other persons and pets should be kept at a safe distance from
•	work area.
	STORE IDLE APPLIANCESINDOORS.Appliancesshouldbe storedindoors in dry, secured
	area – out of reach of children.

• DON’T FORCE APPLIANCE. It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury
•	at the rate for which it was designed.
	USE RIGHT APPLIANCE. Do not use the appliance for any job except that for which it is
•	intended.
	DRESS PROPERLY.Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving
	parts. Rubber gloves, long pants and substantial, non-skid footwear are recommended when
	working outdoors. Do not go barefoot or wear sandals. Wear protective hair covering to
•	contain long hair.
	USE SAFETY GLASSES AND OTHER SAFETY EQUIPMENT. Use safety goggles or safety
	glasses with side shields, complying with applicable safety standards and, when needed, a
	face shield. Also use face or dust mask if operation is dusty. This applies to all persons in the
	work area. Also use a hard hat, hearing protection, gloves, safety shoes and dust collection
	systems when specified or required. Safety glasses or the like are available at extra cost at
•	your local dealer or Black & Decker Service Center.
		DON’T ABUSE CORD. Never carry appliance by cord or yank it to disconnect from
•	receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
		DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
•		MAINTAIN APPLIANCE WITH CARE.						Keep cutting edge clean for best performance and to
	reduce the risk of injury. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect
	appliance cord periodically and if damaged, have it repaired by authorized service facility.
	Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and
•	free from oil and grease.
		DISCONNECT APPLIANCES. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply when not in
•	use, before servicing, and when changing accessories such as blades and the like.
		AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Donʼt carry plugged-in appliance with finger on
•	switch. Be sure switch is off when plugging in.
	EXTENSION CORDS. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. Cord insulation must
	be intact with no cracks or deterioration. Plug connectors must be undamaged. When using an
	extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your productwill draw. An
	undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and
	overheating, which can shorten the life of the motor. The table shows the correct size to use
	depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge.
	The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
				120V			Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets			101-150
							0-25	26-50	51-100
				Volts				Total Length of Cord in Feet
				240V			(0-7,6m) (7,6-15,2m)(15,2-30,4m)(30,4-45,7m)
							0-50	51-100	101-200 201-300
				Ampere Ra ing(0-15,2m)(15,2-30,4m)(30,4-60,9m)(60,9-91,4m)
				More		Not more		American Wire Gauge
				Than	-	Than	18	16	16	14
				0		6
				6	-	10	18	16	14	12
				10	-	12	16	16	14	12
•				12	-	16	14	12	Not Recommended
			indicates the Edger is “DOUBLE INSULATED”
•	OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS							WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock,
	use only with an extension cord intended for outdoor use, such as an extension cord of type
•	SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-A, or SJTOW-A.
	GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI)								protection should be provided on the
	circuits or outlets to be used for the gardening appliance. Receptacles are available having
•	built in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety.
	STAYALERT. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate appliance
•	when you are tired, ill or under the influence of any drugs or alcohol.
	CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the appliance, 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 conditions 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.
	REPAIRS AND SERVICE. Repairs, maintenance and any adjustments not specified in this
	manual should be performed by Black & Decker authorized service centers or other qualified
•	service organizations, always using identical replacement parts.
	USE OF ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS. The use of any accessory or attachment
	not recommended for use with this appliance could be hazardous. Note: Refer to the
	accessory section of this manual for further details.

1. Keep guard in place.

2. Keep blade area clean.

DANGER: Risk of injury. Keep hands and feet away from blade and cutting area.

WARNING:

When using the edger, stones, pieces of metal and other objects can be thrown out at high speed by the blade. The tool and guard are designed to reduce the danger. However, the fol- lowing special precautions should be taken:

1. Wear safety glasses or other eye protection, gloves, long pants and substantial footwear.

2. Make sure that other persons and pets are at least 100 feet away.

3. Always stand to left side of main handle.

4. Before Landscaping or Trenching, check for buried electrical cables.

5. To reduce the risk of rebound (ricochet) injury, work going away from any nearby solid object such as a wall, steps, large stone, tree, etc. Use great care when working close to solid objects or into the wind, and, where necessary, do edging or trimming by hand.

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