Black & Decker GSL200 Original Instructions Manual page 8

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6. Service
a. Have your power tool serviced by
a qualified repair person using only
identical replacement parts. This will
ensure that the safety of the power tool
is maintained.
b. Never service damaged battery
packs. Service of battery packs should
only be performed by the manufacturer
or authorised service providers.
Additional power tool safety
warnings
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Warning! Additional safety
warnings for hedge trimmers
Keep all parts of the body away
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from the cutter blade. Do not
remove cut material or hold material
to be cut when blades are moving.
Make sure the switch is off when
clearing jammed material. A moment
of inattention while operating the
hedge trimmer may result in serious
personal injury.
Carry the hedge trimmer by the
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handle with the cutter blade
stopped. When transporting or
storing the hedge trimmer always fit
the cutting device cover. Proper
handling of the hedge trimmer will
reduce possible personal injury from
the cutter blades.
Keep cable away from cutting area.
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During operation the cable may be
hidden in shrubs and can be
accidentally cut by the blade.
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Hold the power tool by insulated
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gripping surfaces only, because the
cutter blade may contact hidden
wiring. Cutter blades contacting
a "live" wire may make exposed metal
parts of the power tool "live" and could
give the operator an electric shock.
The intended use is described in this
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instruction 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 and/or damage
to property.
If you have not used a hedge trimmer
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before, preferably seek practical
instruction by an experienced user in
addition to studying this manual.
Never touch the blades while the tool
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is running.
Never attempt to force the blades to
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come to a standstill.
Do not put the tool down until the
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blades have come to a complete
standstill.
Regularly check the blades for
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damage and wear. Do not use the tool
when the blades are damaged.
Take care to avoid hard objects (e.g.
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metal wire, railings) when trimming.
Should you accidentally hit any such
object, immediately switch the tool off
and check for any damage.
Should the tool start to vibrate
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abnormally, immediately switch it off
and check for any damage.