Black & Decker STC1820E User Manual page 4

ENGLISH (Original instructions)
Intended use
Your BLACK+DECKER STC1820E, STC1840E trimmers have
been designed for trimming and finishing lawn edges and to
cut grass in confined spaces. This appliance is intended for
consumer use only.
Safety instructions
Warning! When using mains-powered
appliances, basic safety precautions,
including the following, should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, personal injury and material
damage.
Warning! When using the machine the
safety rules must be followed. For your
own safety and bystanders please read
these instructions before operating the
machine. Please keep the instructions
safe for later use.
Read all of this manual carefully before
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operating the appliance.
The intended use is described in this
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manual. The use of any accessory
or attachment or the performance
of any operation with this appliance
other than those recommended in this
instruction manual may present a risk
of personal injury.
Retain this manual for future
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reference.
Using your appliance
Always take care when using the
appliance.
Always use safety glasses or goggles.
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Never operate the machine while
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people, especially children, or pets are
nearby.
Do not allow children or animals to
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come near the work area or to touch
the appliance.
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Close supervision is necessary when
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the appliance is used near children.
This appliance is not intended for use
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by young or infirm persons without
supervision.
This appliance is not to be used as a
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toy.
Only use the appliance in daylight or
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good artificial light.
Use in a dry location only. Do not allow
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the appliance to become wet.
Avoid using the appliance in bad
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weather conditions, especially when
there is a risk of lightning.
Do not immerse the appliance in water.
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Do not open the body casing. There
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are not user-serviceable parts inside.
Do not operate the appliance in
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explosive atmospheres, such as in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases
or dust.
The appliance is only to be used with
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the power supply unit provided with the
appliance.
Safety of others.
Never allow children, persons with
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reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge or people unfamiliar with
these instructions to use the machine,
local regulations may restrict the age
of the operator.
Children should be supervised to
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ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
Residual risks.
Additional residual risks may arise when
using the tool which may not be included
in the enclosed safety warnings.
These risks can arise from misuse,
prolonged use etc.
Even with the application of the
relevant safety regulations and the
implementation of safety devices, certain
residual risks can not be avoided. These
include:
Injuries caused by touching any
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rotating/moving parts.
Injuries caused when changing any
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parts, blades or accessories.
Injuries caused by prolonged use
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of a tool. When using any tool for
prolonged periods ensure you take
regular breaks.
Impairment of hearing.
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Health hazards caused by breathing
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dust developed when using your
tool (example:- working with wood,
especially oak, beech and MDF.)
After use
When not in use, the appliance should
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be stored in a dry, well ventilated place
out of reach of children.
Children should not have access to
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stored appliances.
When the appliance is stored or
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transported in a vehicle it should be
placed in the boot or restrained to
prevent movement following sudden
changes in speed or direction.
Inspection and repairs
Before use, check the appliance
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for damaged or defective parts.
Check for breakage of parts and any
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other conditions that may affect its
operation.
Do not use the appliance if any part is
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damaged or defective.
Have any damaged or defective parts
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repaired or replaced by an authorised
repair agent.
Never attempt to remove or replace
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any parts other than those specified in
this manual.
Vibration
The declared vibration emission values
stated in the technical data and the
declaration of conformity have been
measured in accordance with a standard
test method provided by EN50636 and
may be used for comparing one tool with
another. The declared vibration emission
value may also be used in a preliminary
assessment of exposure.
Warning! The vibration emission value
during actual use of the power tool can
differ from the declared value depending
on the ways in which the tool is used.
The vibration level may increase above
the level stated.
When assessing vibration exposure to
determine safety measures required by
2002/44/EC to protect persons regularly
using power tools in employment, an
estimation of vibration exposure should
consider, the actual conditions of use and
the way the tool is used, including taking
account of all parts of the operating
cycle such as the times when the tool is
switched off and when it is running idle in
addition to the trigger time.
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