Black & Decker BEST935 Instruction Manual page 8

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DON'T OVERREACH – Keep proper footing and balance
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at all times.
DON'T FORCE APPLIANCE – It will do the job better and
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with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it
was designed
DAMAGE TO UNIT – If you strike or become entangled
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with a foreign object, stop appliance immediately, unplug,
check for damage and have any damage repaired before
further operation is attempted. Do not operate with a
broken hub or spool.
DAMAGE TO CORD – Keep power cord away from rotating
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line. If you damage the cord, unplug it from the power supply
before moving the tool or examining the damage. A damaged
cord must be replaced before further use.
SECURE EXTENSION CORD using the cord retainer shown
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in in this manual.
DISCONNECT TRIMMER – when not in use, when
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replacing line, or prior to cleaning.
AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
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– Do not use electric appliances in damp or wet locations.
Follow all instructions in this Instruction Manual for proper
operation of your appliance. Don't use the appliance in
the rain.
DO NOT OPERATE portable electric appliances in gaseous
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or explosive atmospheres. Motors in these appliances
normally spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.
STORE IDLE APPLIANCES INDOORS – When not in use,
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appliances should be stored indoors in a dry, locked‑up
place out of reach of children.
STAY ALERT – Do not operate this unit when you are tired,
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ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
MAINTAIN APPLIANCES WITH CARE – Follow
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instructions in maintenance section. Keep handles dry,
clean and free from oil and grease.
GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI)
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protection should be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s)
to be used for the trimmer. Receptacles are available having
built‑in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure
of safety.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS – Before further use of the
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appliance, 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 parts,
mounting, and any other condition that may affect its
operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service
center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this manual.
DO NOT immerse appliance in water or squirt it with a
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hose. DO NOT allow any liquid to get inside it.
DO NOT store the appliance on or adjacent to fertilizers
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or chemicals.
DO NOT clean with a pressure washer.
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• Keep guards in place and in working order.
• Keep hands and feet away from cutting area.
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KEEP CHILDREN, BYSTANDERS AND ANIMALS AWAY
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from the work area a minimum of 30 feet (10 meters) when
starting or operating the unit.
INSPECT THE AREA before using the unit. Remove all
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debris and hard objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc.
that can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or
damage during operation.
DO NOT leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from
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outlet when not in use and before servicing.
DO NOT use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is
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not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left
outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center.
DO NOT pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, or pull
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cord around sharp edges or corners. Keep cord away from
heated surfaces.
DO NOT unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the
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plug, not the cord.
DO NOT handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
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• Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• This appliance is provided with double insulation. Use only
identical replacement parts. See instructions for Servicing of
Double‑Insulated Appliances.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, use only with an
extension cord intended for outdoor use, such as SJW
or SJTW.
• Make sure your extension cord is in good condition and is
the correct size for your appliance. The Minimum Gauge
for Cord Sets chart below shows the correct size to use
depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If
in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gauge
number, the heavier the cord. An undersized extension cord
will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power
and overheating
• Maintain Appliance With Care – Inspect extension cords
periodically and replace if damaged.
• To reduce the risk of disconnection of appliance cord from
the extension cord during operating:
a ) Make a knot as shown in below; OR
b ) Use one of the plug‑receptacle retaining straps or
connectors described in this manual; OR
c ) Secure the extension cord to the appliance plug as
shown or described in the Operating Instructions.

WARNING:
injury due to a loose electrical connection between
the appliance's plug and extension cord, firmly and
fully attach the appliance plug to the extension cord.
Periodically check the connection while operating to
ensure it is fully attached. Do not use an extension cord
that provides a loose connection. A loose connection
may result in overheating, fire, and increases the risk of
a burning.
To reduce the risk of personal