Safety Guidelines - Definitions - Black+Decker LGC120 Manual De Instrucciones

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.
CAUTION:
Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.
GENERAL SAFETY FOR ALL TOOLS
WARNING:
TO REDUCE RISK OF INjURY:
• Before any use, be sure everyone using this tool reads and
understands all safety instructions and other information contained
in this manual.
• Save these instructions and review frequently prior to use and in
instructing others.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
When using electric gardening appliances, basic
safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of
fire, electric shock, and personal injury:
• ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION – Wear safety glasses or
goggles at all times when this unit is in use. Safety glasses are
available at extra cost at your local BLACK+DECKER Service
Center or authorized service facility. Always use face or dust mask if
operation is dusty.
• 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 unit when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
Wear long pants to protect your legs. Wear protective hair covering
to contain long hair.
• DO NOT allow children to operate this unit.
• Make sure that other persons and pets are at least 20 ft. away.
• AVOID ACCIDENTALLY STARTING – Don't carry unit with finger
on trigger.
• DON'T OVERREACH – Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
• AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS – Do not
use electric units in damp or wet locations. Don't use the unit in the rain.
• DO NOT OPERATE unit in gaseous or explosive atmospheres. Motors
in these units normally spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.
• STORE IDLE APPLIANCES INDOORS – When not in use, units
should be stored indoors in a dry locked-up place out of reach of
children.
• STAY ALERT– Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.
Do not operate unit when you are tired or under the influence of
alcohol, drugs, or medications.
• KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM WORK AREA.
• DO NOT CHARGE APPLIANCE IN RAIN OR IN WET
LOCATIONS.
• THIS POWER UNIT is intended to be correctly orientated in a
vertical or floor mount position.
ADDITIONAL WARNINGS FOR CULTIVATORS
• DO NOT use unit if switch does not turn it on or off. A unit that
cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.
• DISCONNECT battery pack from unit before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the unit. Such
preventative safety measures reduce the risk of starting the unit
accidentally.
• DO NOT FORCE THE APPLIANCE – It will do the job better and
with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was
designed. Clutch will activate if overpowered.
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