Additional Safety Warnings; Additional Safety Information - Black & Decker GH900 Instruction Manual

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appliance that can not be controlled with the switch
trigger is dangerous and must be repaired.

Additional Safety Warnings

WARNING: To reduce the risk of rebound (ricochet) injury,
work going away from any nearby solid object such as
wall, steps, large stone, tree, etc.
GUARD – Do not use this appliance without
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guard attached.
• DRESS PROPERLY – Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Gloves and
substantial rubber soled footwear are recommended
when working outdoors. Don't operate the appliance
when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Wear heavy long
pants to protect your legs. Wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.
KEEP FACE, HANDS AND FEET CLEAR OF ROTATING
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NYLON LINE AT ALL TIMES. The rotating line performs a
cutting function use care when trimming around screens
and desirable plantings.
• KEEP ALL BYSTANDERS AWAY – at a safe distance from
work area, especially children. MAKE SURE that other
persons and pets are at least 100 feet (30 m) away.
WHEN BEING USED AS AN EDGER – stones, pieces of
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metal and other objects can be thrown out at high speed
by the line. The appliance and guard are designed to reduce
the danger. To reduce the risk of rebound (ricochet) injury,
work going away from any nearby solid object such as wall,
steps, large stone, tree, etc.
• USE GREAT CARE when working close to solid objects and
where necessary, do trimming by hand.
DAMAGE TO UNIT – If you strike or become entangled
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with a foreign object, stop appliance immediately, check
for damage and have any damage repaired before further
operation is attempted. Do not operate with a broken hub
or spool.
• STAY ALERT – Do not operate this unit when you are tired,
ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
DO NOT immerse appliance in water or squirt it with
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a hose.
• DO NOT allow any liquid to get inside it. If appliance does
get wet, allow to dry for a minimum of 48 hours.
DO NOT clean with a pressure washer.
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• DO NOT store the appliance on or adjacent to fertilizers
or chemicals.
DO NOT charge appliance in rain, or in wet locations.
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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.

Additional Safety Information


WARNING:
any part of it. Damage or personal injury could result.
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Never modify the power tool or

WARNING:
Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also use
face or dust mask if operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR
CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
• ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3),
• ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,
• NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection.

WARNING:
known to State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of
these chemicals are:
• compounds in fertilizers,
• compounds in insecticides, herbicides
and pesticides,
• arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear
approved safety equipment such as dust masks that are
specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power
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sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities. Wear protective clothing and
wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing
dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may
promote absorption of harmful chemicals.

WARNING:
and/or disperse dust, which may cause serious
and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always
use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection
appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away
from face and body.

WARNING:
personal hearing protection that conforms
to ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) during use. Under some
conditions and duration of use, noise from this product
may contribute to hearing loss.

CAUTION:
its side on a stable surface where it will not cause a
tripping or falling hazard. Some tools will stand upright
but may be easily knocked over.
Air vents often cover moving parts and should be avoided.
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Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
• An extension cord must have adequate wire size
(AWG or American Wire Gauge) for safety. The smaller
the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity
of the cable, that is, 16 gauge has more capacity than
18 gauge. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line
voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. When
using more than one extension to make up the total length,
be sure each individual extension contains at least the
minimum wire size. The following table shows the correct
size to use depending on cord length and nameplate
ALWAYS use safety glasses.
Some dust contains chemicals
Use of this tool can generate
Always wear proper
When not in use, place tool on