Black & Decker STC1815 Original Instructions Manual page 7

Only use the appliance in the upright
u
position, with the cutting line near the
ground. Never switch the appliance on
in any other position.
Move slowly when using the appliance.
u
Be aware that freshly cut grass is
damp and slippery.
Do not work on steep slopes. Work
u
across the face of slopes, not up and
down.
Never cross gravel paths or roads
u
while the appliance is running.
Never touch the cutting line while the
u
appliance is running.
Do not put the appliance down until the
u
cutting line has come to a complete
standstill.
Use only the appropriate type of cut-
u
ting line. Never use metal cutting line
or fishing line.
Be careful not to touch the line trim-
u
ming blade.
Take care to keep the mains cable
u
away from the cutting line. Always be
aware of the position of the cable.
Keep hands and feet away from the
u
cutting line at all times, especially
when switching on the motor.
Before using the appliance and after
u
any impact, check for signs of wear or
damage and repair as necessary.
Never operate the appliance with
u
damaged guards or without guards in
place.
(Original instructions)
Take care against injury from any de-
u
vice fitted for trimming the filament line
length. After extending new cutter line
always return the machine to its nor-
mal operating position before switching
on.
Always ensure that the ventilation slots
u
are kept clear of debris.
Do not use the lawn trimmer (edge
u
trimmer), if the cords are damaged or
worn.
Keep extension cords away from cut-
u
ting elements.
Additional safety instruc-
tions for batteries and charg-
ers
Batteries
Never attempt to open for any reason.
u
Do not expose the battery to water.
u
Do not store in locations where the
u
temperature may exceed 40 °C.
Charge only at ambient temperatures
u
between 10 °C and 40 °C.
Charge only using the charger pro-
u
vided with the tool.
When disposing of batteries, follow
u
the instructions given in the section
"Protecting the environment".
Chargers
Use your Black & Decker charger only
u
to charge the battery in the tool with
which it was supplied. Other batteries
could burst, causing personal injury
and damage.
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