Black & Decker LHT120 Instruction Manual page 3

• DISCONNECT battery pack from unit or place the switch in the
locked or off position before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing the unit. Such preventative safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the unit accidentally.
• AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT - Do not use or charge
hedge trimmers in damp or wet locations.
• DO NOT USE OR CHARGE battery operated hedge trimmer in
rain.
• DO NOT OPERATE hedge trimmer in gaseous or explosive
atmospheres. Motors in these tools normally spark, and the sparks
might ignite fumes.
• KEEP CHILDREN AWAY - All visitors should be kept at a safe
distance from the work area.
• DRESS PROPERLY - Donʼt wear loose clothing or jewelry. They
can be caught in moving parts. Use of rubber gloves and
substantial footwear is recommended when working outdoors.
Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
• ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION – Wear safety glasses or
goggles at all times when this unit is in use. Also use face or dust
mask. Safety glasses are available at extra cost at your local Black &
Decker Service Center or authorized service facility.
• USE RIGHT APPLIANCE - Do not use appliance for any job except
that for which it is intended.
• AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING - Donʼt carry hedge trimmer
DANGER:
with finger on switch.
Risk of cut. Keep hands away from
blades. Keep both hands on handles when power is on.
• DO NOT ATTEMPT to remove cut material or hold material to be cut
when blades are moving. Make sure battery is removed when
clearing jammed material from blades. Do not grasp the exposed
cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding the
CAUTION:
hedge trimmer.
Blades may coast after turn off.
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CAUTION:
grasp the unit by the guard. Failure to heed this warning can result
in serious personal injury.
•
DONʼT FORCE HEDGE TRIMMER -
likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed.
DANGER:
If blade jams on any electrical cord or line,
DO NOT TOUCH THE BLADE! IT CAN BECOME ELECTRICALLY
LIVE AND VERY DANGEROUS. Release the unit in the safest
manner possible. Disconnect the damaged electrical cord or line
from the power source. If possible, do so safely. If in doubt, call an
electrician or the electrical contractor for assistance. Failure to
heed this Danger will result in serious personal injury and possibly
death.
• DONʼT OVERREACH - Keep proper footing and balance at all
times.
• STAY ALERT - Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do
not operate hedge trimmer when you are tired.
• STORE IDLE HEDGE TRIMMER INDOORS - When not in use,
hedge trimmer should be stored indoors in a dry and high or
locked-up place–out of reach of children.
• MAINTAIN HEDGE TRIMMER WITH CARE - Keep cutting edge sharp
and clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Follow
instructions for lubricating. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and
CAUTION:
grease.
gasoline, petroleum based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in
contact with plastic parts. They contain chemicals that can damage,
weaken or destroy plastic.
• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS - If damage to trimmer occurs, before
further use of the hedge 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
NEVER use guard as a handle. Never
It will do the job better and with less
Do not at any time let brake fluids,