Important Safety Warnings - Black & Decker ST4500 Instruction Manual

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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.
h ) Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of
tools allow you to become complacent and ignore
tool safety principles. A careless action can cause
severe injury within a fraction of a second.
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 remove the battery pack, if detachable, 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 and accessories. 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 could result in
a hazardous situation.
h ) Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean
and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and
grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and
control of the tool in unexpected situations.
5) Service
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.
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Important Safety Warnings


WARNING:
appliances, basic safety precautions should always
be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and
personal injury, including the following.

WARNING:
guard must be attached during use. Operating
this trimmer without the guard will violate the
product warranty.

CAUTION:
0.080" (2 mm) diameter twisted nylon monofilament
line. Other diameters or shapes may degrade
performance or cause damage to the trimmer.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION – Wear safety
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spectacles or goggles at all times when plugged in. These
items are available for purchase.
GUARD ‑ Do not use this appliance without the
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guard attached.
DRESS PROPERLY – Do not wear loose clothing or
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jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Gloves and
substantial rubber soled footwear are recommended
when working outdoors. Don't operate the appliance
when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Wear heavy long
pants to protect your legs. Wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.
NYLON LINE – Keep face, hands and feet clear of rotating
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nylon line at all times.
THE ROTATING LINE PERFORMS A CUTTING
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FUNCTION – Use care when trimming around screens and
desirable plantings.
DO NOT USE materials not recommended, such as metal
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wire, rope, and the like.
• KEEP ALL BYSTANDERS AWAY – at a safe distance from
work area, especially children.
KEEP CHILDREN, BYSTANDERS AND ANIMALS AWAY
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from the work area a minimum of 30 feet (10 meters) when
starting or operating the unit.
• TO REDUCE THE RISK of rebound (ricochet) injury, work
going away from any nearby solid object such as wall,
steps, large stone, tree, etc. Use great care when working
close to solid objects and where necessary, do trimming
by hand.
AVOID ACCIDENTALLY STARTING – Don't
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carryplugged‑in trimmer with finger on trigger.
• USE THE RIGHT appliance – Do not use this appliance for
any job except that for which it is intended.
DON'T OVERREACH – Keep proper footing and balance
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at all times.
When using electric gardening
Do not remove guard. The
When replacing the line, use only