Safety Guidelines - Black & Decker LPHT120 Instruction Manual

Safety G uidelines - Definitions ................................................. 2
Important Safety R ules . ........................................................... 2
Components ............................................................................. 4
Important Safety I nstructions forBattery C hargers .................. 5
Important Safety I nstructions forBattery P acks ....................... 6
Charging Procedure ................................................................. 7
Installing/Removing Battery P ack . ........................................... 8
Assembly ................................................................................. 8
Operating theTrimmer ............................................................. 9
Accessories .............................................................................. 10
Maintenance ............................................................................ 10
Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 11
Service I nformation .................................................................. 11
Full T wo-Year Home Use Warranty ......................................... 11
,SAFETY G-UIDELINES = DEFINITIONS
It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The
information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and
PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help
you recognize this information.
2_DANGER:
Indicates an imminent!y hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, wilt result in death or serious injury.
Z_WARNING:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
ZhCAUTION:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION:
Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.
z_ WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to
follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Before Operating Pole Trimmer
• For safe operation, read and understand all instructions before using
the Pole Trimmer. Follow all safety instructions. Failure to follow
all safety instructions listed below, can result in serious personal
injury.
• Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate
Pole Trimmer when you are tired.
• Only well-instructed adults should operate Pole Trimmer. Never
allow children to operate.
• Do not use Pole Trimmer for any job except that for which it is
intended.
• Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit.
• Wear the following safety gear when operating Pole Trimmer:
- heavy-duty gloves
- substantial footwear
- safety glasses, goggles or face screen that are marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1
- face or dust mask (if working in dusty areas)
• Do not wear loose fitting clothing, or jewelry of any kind that could
get caught in the moving blades or parts of the Pole Trimmer.
• Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent
entanglement in any moving parts.
While Operating Pole Trimmer
• Stay alert. Use common sense while operating the unit.
• Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite injuries.
• Keep children, animals and bystanders at a safe distance away
from Pole Trimmer. Only Pole Trimmer user should be in work
area.