Black & Decker LST136B Instruction Manual - Page 2

SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS It is important for you to read and understand 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. DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. NOTICE: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in propertyIdMamPaOgeR. TANT SAFETY WARNINGS important Safety warnings & 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. Read All Instructions • ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION - Wear safety spectacles or goggles at all times when this tool is plugged in. • GUARD - Do not use this tool 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 tool 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 plantings. 2 • 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 tool 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 tool with finger on trigger. • DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL - at a rate faster than the rate at which it is able to cut effectively. • USE THE RIGHT TOOL - Do not use this tool 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 tool immediately, unplug, check for damage and have any damage repaired before further operation is attempted. Do not operate with a broken hub or spool. • DISCONNECT TOOL - when not in use, when replacing line, or prior to cleaning. • AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS - Do not use electric tools in damp or wet locations. Follow all instructions in this Instruction Manual for proper operation of your tool. Don't use the tool in the rain. • DO NOT OPERATE portable electric tools in gaseous or explosive atmospheres. Motors in these tools normally spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes. • STORE IDLE TOOLS INDOORS - When not in use, tools 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. • MAINTAIN APPLIANCES WITH CARE - Follow instructions in maintenance section. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease. • CHECK DAMAGED PARTS - Before further use of the