Black & Decker LST136B Instruction Manual - Page 3

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. • DO NOT immerse tool in water or squirt it with a hose. DO NOT allow any liquid to get inside it. • DO NOT store the tool on or adjacent to fertilizers or chemicals. • DO NOT clean with a pressure washer. • Keep guards in place and in working order. • Keep hands and feet away from cutting area. WARNING: Do not use tool if the switch trigger does not turn the tool on or off. Any tool that can not be controlled with the switch trigger is dangerous and must be repaired. 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. important safety instructions for battery chargers SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS: This manual contains important safety instructions for battery chargers. • Before using charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on charger, battery pack, and product using battery pack. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Symbols The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The symbols and their definitions are as follows: V volts A amperes WARNING: Shock hazard. Do not allow any liquid to get inside charger. CAUTION: Burn hazard. To reduce the risk of injury, charge only designated BLACK+DECKER batteries. Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage. Hz hertz W watts min minutes or DC....... direct current or AC.........alternating current no 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 Read instruction manual before use Use proper respiratory protection Use proper eye protection Use proper hearing protection CAUTION: Under certain conditions, with the charger plugged in to the power supply, the charger can be shorted by foreign material. Foreign materials of a conductive nature such as, but not limited to, steel wool, aluminum foil, or any buildup of metallic particles should be kept away from charger cavities. Always unplug the charger from the power supply when there is no battery pack in the cavity. Unplug charger before attempting to clean. WARNING: • DO NOT attempt to charge the battery pack with any chargers other than the ones in this manual. The charger and battery pack are specifically designed to work together. • These chargers are not intended for any uses other than 3