Black & Decker LSTE522 Instruction Manual - Page 2
Important Safety Warnings, WARNING, READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS, DANGER, CAUTION, NOTICE
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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 haza rdous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. NOTICE: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage. Important Safety Warnings 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. • DAMAGE TO UNIT - If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop appliance immediately, remove battery, check for damage and have any damage repaired before further operation is attempted. Do not operate with a broken hub or spool. • REMOVE BATTERY - when not in use, when READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS • ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION - Wear safety spectacles or goggles at all times when battery is installed. These items are available for purchase. • GUARD - Do not use this appliance without guard attached. • DRESS PROPERLY - Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Gloves and substantial rubber soled footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Don't operate the appliance 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. • 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 appliance 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 trimming by hand. • AVOID ACCIDENTALLY STARTING - Don't carry with finger on trigger when battery is installed. • USE THE RIGHT APPLIANCE - Do not use this appliance for any job except that for which it is intended. • DON'T OVERREACH - Keep proper footing and balance at all times. • 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 replacing line, or prior to cleaning. • AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS - Do not use electric appliances in damp or wet locations. Follow all instructions in this Instruction Manual for proper operation of your appliance. Don't use the appliance in the rain. • DO NOT OPERATE portable electric appliances in gaseous or explosive atmospheres. Motors in these appliances normally spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes. • STORE IDLE APPLIANCES INDOORS - When not in use, appliances should be stored indoors in a dry, lockedup 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 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 appliance in water or squirt it with a hose. DO NOT allow any liquid to get inside it. If appliance does get wet, allow to dry for a minimum of 48 hours. • DO NOT store the appliance 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. • Do not charge appliance in rain, or in wet locations WARNING: Do not use appliance if the switch trigger does not turn the appliance on or off. Any appliance that can not be controlled with the switch 2