Hedge Trimmer Safety Warnings - Black and Decker HT18 Manual De Instrucciones

e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at
all times. This enables better control of the power tool in
unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving
parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in
moving parts.
g) if devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can
reduce dust-related hazards.
4) PoWEr tool UsE aND carE
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your
application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at
the rate for which it was designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it
on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the
switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the
battery pack from the power tool before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power
tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
d) store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do
not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these
instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools. check for misalignment or binding
of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other
condition that may affect the power tool's operation. If
damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many
accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained
cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind
and are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits, etc. in
accordance with these instructions, taking into account
the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use
of the power tool for operations different from those intended
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5) sErvicE

HEDGE triMMEr safEty WarNiNGs

• Use both hands when operating the hedge trimmer. Using
• Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the cutter blade
• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only,
• Keep extension cord away from cutting area. During operation
• Check the hedge for foreign objects, e.g. wire fences.
immediately if the extension cord becomes damaged or cut.
contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved safety
equipment such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter
out microscopic particles.
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could result in a hazardous situation.
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using
only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of
the power tool is maintained.
one hand could cause loss of control and result in serious
personal injury.
stopped. Proper handling of the hedge trimmer will reduce possible
personal injury from the cutter blades.
because the cutter blade may contact hidden wiring or its
own cord. Cutter blades contacting a "live" wire may make
exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and could give the
operator an electric shock.
the extension cord may be hidden in shrubs and can be
accidentally cut by the blade.
CAUTION:
Do not expose to rain.
WARNING:
Remove plug from the outlet
WARNING:
Some dust created by this product
• compounds in fertilizers
• compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides
• arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber