Rules For Safe Operation; Important Safety Warnings - Yardworks BL82120-1 Owner's Manual

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety
symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding.
The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings
they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
SYMBOL MEANING
SAFETY ALERT:
May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
DANGER:
to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
and personal injury.
WARNING:
to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
and personal injury.
CAUTION:
to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
and personal injury.
Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation
NOTE:
or maintenance of the equipment.
WARNING:
California Proposition 65: The
electrical cord on this product may contain chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands
after handling.
WARNING:
Cancer and Reproductive Harm -www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
DANGER:
Do not dispose of the batteries in a
fire. The cell may explode. Check with local codes for
possible special disposal instructions.
CAUTION:
Do not expose a battery pack or
appliance to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure
to fire or temperature above 130°C (265°F) may cause
explosion.
CAUTION:
Disconnect the battery pack from the
appliance before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing appliance. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the appliance acci-
dentally.
CAUTION:
Have servicing performed by a
qualified repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the product is
maintained.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

Indicates danger, warning, or caution.
Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or
Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or
Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or

IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS

Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions.
IT MEANS ATTENTION! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
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DANGER:
Do not open or mutilate the batteries.
Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage
to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.
CAUTION:
Exercise care in handling batteries
in order not to short the battery with conducting materials
such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or
conductor may overheat and cause burns. When battery
pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects,
like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small
metal objects, that can make a connection from one
terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals
together may cause burns or a fire.
CAUTION:
Do not use a battery pack or
appliance that is damaged or modified. Damaged or
modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior
resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.
CAUTION:
Follow all charging instructions and
do not charge the battery pack or appliance outside of the
temperature range specified in the instructions. Charging
improperly or at temperatures outside of the specified
range may damage the battery and in-crease the risk of
fire.
CAUTION:
Do not modify or attempt to repair
the appliance or the battery pack.