Work Area; Personal Protection; Using Your Tool; Safety Of Others - Black & Decker GLC120 Instruction Manual

E N G L I S H
The intended use is described in this
manual. The use of any accessory or
attachment or performance of any
operation with this tool other than
those recommended in this instruction
manual may present a risk of personal
injury.
Retain this manual for future reference.

Work area

Do not expose the tool to rain. Do not use the
tool in damp or wet conditions.
Only use the tool in daylight or good artificial
light.

Personal protection

Wear stout shoes or boots to protect your feet.
Do not operate the tool wearing open-toed
sandals or when barefoot.
Wear long trousers to protect your legs.

Using your tool

Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use
common sense.
Do not operate the tool when you are tired.
If the tool begins to vibrate abnormally,
immediately switch it off. Allow rotating parts
to stop and inspect the tool for damage and
loose parts.

Safety of others

Do not allow children or any person unfamiliar
with these instructions to operate the tool.
Do not allow children, visitors or animals to
come near the work area or to touch the tool.
Remember that the operator may be held
responsible for accidents or hazards occurring
to other people or their property.
After use
Switch the tool off and ensure that moving
parts have stopped rotating before leaving
the tool unattended and before changing,
cleaning or inspecting any parts of the tool.
When not in use, the tool should be stored
in a dry place. Children should not have access
to stored tools.
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Inspection and repairs
Before use and after any impact, check the tool
for damaged or defective parts. Check for
misalignment and seizure of moving parts,
breakage of parts, damage to guards and
switches and any other conditions that may
affect its operation. Check if the lock-off button
functions properly.
Do not use the tool if any part is damaged or
defective. Do not use the tool if the switch
does not turn it on and off.
Never use the tool when any guard or
enclosure is damaged or not in place.
Ensure that the tool will operate properly and
perform its intended function.
Have any damaged or defective parts repaired
or replaced by an authorised repair agent.
Never attempt to remove or replace any parts
other than those specified in this manual.
Use only Black & Decker replacement parts
and accessories.
Additional safety instructions for grass trimmers
The following warning symbols are found on the tool:
Wear safety glasses or goggles when
operating this tool.
The cutting line will continue to run for a
few seconds after switching the tool off.
Never attempt to force the line to come
to a standstill.
Keep people and animals at least 6 m
away from the cutting area.
Do not expose the tool to rain or high
humidity.
Before using the tool, check that your cutting
path is free from sticks, stones, wire and any
other objects.
Only use the tool in the correct position,
with the cutting line near the ground, as shown
in the illustrations. Never switch the tool on in
any other position.