Black & Decker MTC220 Instruction Manual - Page 3

away from any nearby solid object such as wall, steps, large function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving stone, tree, etc. Use great care when working close to solid parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other condition that objects and where necessary, do edging or trimming by hand. may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged • AVOID ACCIDENTALLY STARTING - Don't carry plugged-in should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service trimmer with finger on trigger. center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this manual. • DO NOT FORCE THE Appliance - at a rate faster than the • DO NOT immerse trimmer in water or squirt it with a hose. DO rate at which it is able to cut effectively. NOT allow any liquid to get inside it. • USE THE RIGHT Appliance - Do not use this appliance for • DO NOT store the trimmer on or adjacent to fertilizers or any job except that for which it is intended. chemicals. • DON'T OVERREACH - Keep proper footing and balance at all • DO NOT clean with a pressure washer. times. • Keep guards in place and in working order. • 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 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 • Keep hands and feet away from cutting area. WARNING: Do not use trimmer if the switch trigger does not turn the trimmer on or off. Any trimmer that can not be controlled with the switch trigger is dangerous and must be repaired. SymboSlsAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The label on your trimmer may include the following symbols. The symbols and their definitions are as follows: V volts A amperes trimmer. Don't use the trimmer in the rain. Hz hertz W watts • DO NOT OPERATE portable electric trimmers in gaseous or explosive atmospheres. Motors in these trimmers normally spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes. min minutes or DC....direct current or Ac....alternating current no no load speed • STORE IDLE TrimmerS INDOORS - When not in use, trimmers Class I Construction earthing terminal 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. (grounded) ............safety alert symbol Class II Construction .../min or rpm...revolutions or (double insulated) reciprocation per minute • Replacement Parts - When servicing use only identical replacement parts. • MAINTAIN TRIMMERS WITH CARE - Follow instructions in Read instruction manual before use Use proper respiratory protection maintenance section. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil Use proper eye protection and grease. • CHECK DAMAGED PARTS - Before further use of the trimmer, Use proper hearing protection a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended 3