General Safety Rules; Specific Safety Rules - Black & Decker LPHT120 Instruction Manual

- while in a hurry
- while in tree or on a ladder
- while on aerial booms, buckets or platforms
- during high wind or storming weather

GeNerAl sAFety rUles

WArNING:
shock hazard. To protect yourself from
electrocution, do not operate within 10 feet (3 m) of overhead electrical
lines. consult local regulations for safe distances from overhead electric
power lines and ensure that the operating position is safe and secure
before operating the extended reach hedge trimmer. Failure to do this
could result in severe personal injury.
• Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil.
• Make sure cutting blades have stopped before setting unit down.
DANGer:
rIsK oF CUt. keep hands away from blades. keep
both hands on handles when Pole Trimmer is on.
• Do Not AtteMPt to remove cut material or hold material to be cut
when blades are moving. Disconnect battery when clearing jammed
material from blades. Do not grasp the exposed cutting blades or
cutting edges when picking up or holding the Pole Trimmer.
CAUtIoN:
Blades coast after turn off.
• DoN't ForCe Pole trIMMer - It will do the job better and with
less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed.
• DIsCoNNeCt BAttery from the Pole Trimmer when not in use or
when servicing or cleaning.
• store IDle Pole trIMMer INDoors - When not in use, Pole
Trimmer should be stored indoors in a dry and high or locked-up
place out of reach of children.
• MAINtAIN Pole trIMMer WIth CAre - Keep cutting blades
sharp and clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury.
keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
• CheCK DAMAGeD PArts - Before further use of the Pole Trimmer, 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.
servICe
• tool service must be performed only by qualified repair
personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified
personnel could result in a risk of injury. See "Service Information".
• When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts.
Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual.
Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions
may create a risk of electric shock or injury.

sPeCIFIC sAFety rUles

• hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an
operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring.
contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool
"live" and shock the operator.
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 II Construction
............. safety alert symbol
...................Use proper respiratory protection
..............Read instruction manual before use
..................Use proper eye protection
...................Use proper hearing protection
sAve these INstrUCtIoNs
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A ....................amperes
W ...................watts
or AC .........alternating current
n o ...................no load speed
....................earthing terminal
.../min ..........strokes
per minute