Black & Decker PSL12 instruction manual Symbols

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:

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GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL TOOLS

1.) AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT - Don’t use appliances in damp or wet locations. 2.) DON’T USE IN RAIN.

3.) KEEP CHILDREN AWAY - All visitors should be kept at a safe distance from the work area. 4.) DRESS PROPERLY - Don’t wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in

moving parts. Use of rubber gloves and substantial footwear is recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

5.) USE SAFETY GLASSES - Also use face or dustmask if operation is dusty.

6.) USE RIGHT APPLIANCE - Do not use appliance for any job except that for which it is intended.

7.) AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING - Don’t carry plugged in appliance with finger on switch. Be sure switch is off when plugging in.

8.) 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.

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

10.) STAY ALERT - Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate appliance when you are tired.

11.) STORE IDLE APPLIANCE INDOORS - When not in use, appliances should be stored indoors in a dry, and high or locked-up place- out of reach of children.

12.) 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 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.

13.) Keep hands away from blades. Don’t grasp the exposed cutting blade when picking up or holding the appliance.

14.) MAINTAIN APPLIANCE WITH CARE - Keep cutting edge sharp and 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 an authorized service facility. Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.

Symbols

The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The symbols and their definitions are as follows:
V		volts	A		amperes
Hz		hertz	W		watts
min		minutes	no		alternating current
		.............direct current			no load speed
		Class I Construction			earthing terminal
	.................			..................
		(grounded)		.................	safety alert symbol
	.................	Class II Construction	.../min or rpm...revolutions or
		(double insulated)			reciprocation per minute

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