Safety Guidelines - Definitions; Intended Use; General Safety Rules - Black & Decker LP1000 Instruction Manual

SAFETY GUIDELINES - 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.
DANGER:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION:
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.

Intended use

Your Black & Decker Alligator Lopper
trees and cutting small logs up to 4 inches (100mm) in diameter. This tool
is intended for consumer use only.

General Safety Rules

WARNING: Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed
below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, user must read instruction
manual.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
1. Work area
a. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas invite
accidents.
b. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in
the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create
sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
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has been designed for pruning
c. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
2. Electrical safety
a. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug
in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded)
power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of
electric shock.
b. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as
pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerators and wire fences. There is an
increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
c. Do not expose power tools to rain, damp or wet conditions. Water
entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock. Don't use in
rain.
d. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling
or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of
electric shock.
e. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord
suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces
the risk of electric shock.
f. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should be
provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for the gardening
appliance. Receptacles are available having built-in GFCI protection and
may be used for this measure of safety.
3. Personal safety
a. Before you start the saw, make sure the saw chain is not
contacting anything. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power
tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or
medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may
result in serious personal injury.
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