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.
• Keep extension cord away from cutting area. During operation
the extension cord may be hidden in shrubs and can be
accidentally cut by the blade.
• Check the hedge for foreign objects, e.g. wire fences.
CAUTION:
Do not expose to rain.
WARNING:
remove plug from the outlet immediately if the
extension cord becomes damaged or cut.
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.
Symbols
The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The
symbols and their definitions are as follows:
V. .....................volts
Hz ...................hertz
min .................minutes
or DC ......direct current
...................Class I Construction
(grounded)
...................Class II Construction
(double insulated)
.....................Use proper respiratory protection
..............Read instruction manual before use
...................Use proper eye protection
...................Use proper hearing protection
A ...........................amperes
W ...................... watts
or AC........... alternating current
n o ..................... no load speed
..................... earthing terminal
................... safety alert symbol
.../min or rpm...revolutions or
reciprocation per minute
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.
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.
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:
• The charger supplied with this product is intended to be
plugged in such that it is correctly orientated in a vertical or
floor mount position.
• 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
charging designated Black+Decker rechargeable batteries.
Any other uses may result in risk of fire, electric shock or
electrocution.
• Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
• Pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting charger. This
will reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord.
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