• ALWAYS W EAR EYE PROTECTION
- Wear s afety g lasses orgoggles atalltimes
when thisunit i sinuse. S afety g lasses areavailable atextra cost a tyour l ocal
Black & Decker Service Center orauthorized
service facility. Always use face ordust
mask ifoperation isdusty.
• GUARD - Donotuse this unit w ithout guard a ttached.
• DRESS P ROPERLY
- Donot w ear l oose c lothing orjewelry. They canbecaught in
moving p arts. Rubber gloves andsubstantial rubber soled footwear arerecommended
when w orking o utdoors. Don't operate theunit w hen barefoot orwearing open sandals.
Wear l ong pants t oprotect your l egs. W ear protective hair c overing tocontain t ong hair.
• NYLON LINE - Keep f ace, h ands a nd feet c lear o frotating nylon l ine atalltimes.
• THE ROTATING
LINE PERFORMS
ACUTTING FUNCTION
- Use care when
trimming around s creens and desirable plantings.
• KEEP CHILDREN
AWAY - Atl v isitors s hould b ekept a tsafe distance from work area.
• IMPORTANT
WARNING - When being used asanedger, stones, pieces o fmetal
and other o bjects canbethrown o utathigh speed b ytheline. T he unit a nd guard a re
designed toreduce thedanger. However, thefollowing special precautions
should b e
taken:
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WARNING:
Make sure that other persons and pets are at least 100 ft.
(30.5m) away.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of rebound (ricochet)injury,
work
going away from any nearby solid object such as a wall, steps, large stone, tree,
etc. Use great care when working close to solid objects, and, where necessary,
do edging or trimming by hand.
• AVOID ACCIDENTALLY
STARTING - Don't carry unit with finger on trigger.
• DO NOT FORCE THE APPLIANCE
- It will do the job better and with tess likelihoodof
a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed.
• USE THE RIGHT APPLIANCE - Do not use this unit for any job except that for which it
is intended.
• DON'T OVERREACH - Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
• DAMAGE TO APPLIANCE
- If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object,
stop tool immediately, check for damage and have any damage repaired before further
operation is attempted. Do not operate with a broken hub or spool.
• 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 trimmer/edgers 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.
• MAINTAIN APPLIANCES
WITH CARE - Keep cutting edge sharp and clean for best
performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Follow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories. Inspect appliance cord periodically, and if damaged, have it
repaired by an authorized service facility. Inspect extension cords periodically and
replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oit and grease.
• CHECK DAMAGED
PARTS - Before further use of the unit, 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.
• KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN WORKING ORDER.
• KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS