Black & Decker GSP401 Instruction Manual - Page 6

when Pole Trimmer is running. • Carry Pole Trimmer from one place to another - with cord unplugged - by holding pole at balance point • Do not operate in poor lighting. • During operation, rest periodically and change working positions to reduce fatigue. • Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Overreaching can result in loss of balance or exposure to sharp surfaces. • Do not, under any circumstance, use any attachment or accessory on this product, which was not provided with the product, or identified as appropriate for use with this product in this Instruction Manual. Do not operate Pole Trimmer: - while under the influence of alcohol, medication, or drugs - in rain or in damp or wet areas - where highly flammable liquids or gases are present - if Pole Trimmer is damaged, adjusted wrong, or not fully and securely assembled - if trigger does not turn Pole Trimmer on and off. Blades must stop moving when you release trigger. Have faulty switch replaced by an authorized service center. See "Service Information". - while in a hurry - while in tree or on a ladder - while on aerial booms, buckets or platforms - during high wind or storming weather General Safety Rules WARNING: Shock Hazard. To protect yourself from electrocution, do not operate within 10 feet (3 m) of overhead electrical lines. Failure to do this could result in severe personal injury. • Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil. • Make sure cutting blades have stopped before setting unit down. DANGER: Risk of cut. Keep hands away from blades. Keep both hands on handles when Pole Trimmer is on. • DO NOT ATTEMPT to remove cut material or hold material to be cut when blades are moving. Disconnect extension cord when clearing jammed material from blades. Do not grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding the Pole Trimmer. WARNING: Blades coast after turn off. • DON'T FORCE POLE TRIMMER - It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed. • DISCONNECT extension cord from the Pole Trimmer when not in use or when servicing or cleaning. • STORE IDLE POLE TRIMMER INDOORS - When not in use, Pole Trimmer should be stored indoors in a dry and high or locked-up place out of reach of children. • MAINTAIN POLE TRIMMER WITH CARE - Keep cutting blades sharp and clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease. • CHECK DAMAGED PARTS - Before further use of the Pole Trimmer, 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. Service • Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury. See "Service Information". • When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury. Specific Safety Rules • Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring. Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator. 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. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 6