After Use; Inspection And Repairs - Black & Decker STC1820PC Instruction Manual

Even with the application of the relevant
safety regulations and the implementa-
tion of safety devices, certain residual
risks can not be avoided. These include:
Injuries caused by touching any rotat-
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ing/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, espe-
cially 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 trans-
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ported 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 for
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damaged or defective parts. Check for
breakage of parts and any other condi-
tions 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.
(Original instructions)
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 EN 50636 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 tak-
ing 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.
Additional safety instructions for
grass trimmers
Warning! Cutting elements continue to
rotate after the motor is switched off.
Be familiar with the controls and the
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proper use of the appliance.
Always remove the battery from the
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appliance whenever the appliance is
unattended, before clearing a block-
age, before cleaning and maintenance,
after striking a foreign object or when-
ever the appliance starts vibrating
abnormally.
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