Residual Risks - Black & Decker BCSS18B Manual

Additional power tool safety warnings
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Warning! Additional safety warnings for hedge
trimmers
Keep all parts of the body away from the cutter blade.
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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 handle with the cutter
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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.
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces
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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.
Keep cable away from cutting area. During operation
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the cable may be hidden in shrubs and can be accidentally
cut the handle.
This tool is not intended for use by persons (including
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children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
The intended use is described in this instruction manual.
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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.
Do not carry the tool with your hands on the front handle
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switch or the trigger switch unless the battery has been
removed.
If you have not used a hedgetrimmer before, preferably
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seek practical instruction by an experienced user in
addition to studying this manual.
Never touch the blades while the tool is running.
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Never attempt to force the blades to come to a standstill.
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Do not put the tool down until the blades have come to a
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complete standstill.
Regularly check the blades for damage and wear.
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Do not use the tool when the blades are damaged.
Take care to avoid hard objects (e.g. metal wire, railings)
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when trimming. Should you accidentally hit any such
object, immediately switch the tool off and check for any
damage.
(Original instructions)
Should the tool start to vibrate abnormally, immediately
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switch it off and check for any damage.
If the tool stalls, immediately switch it off. Remove the
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battery before attempting to remove any obstructions.
After use, place the blade sheath supplied over the blades.
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Store the tool, making sure that the blade is not exposed.
Always ensure that all guards are fitted when using the
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tool. Never attempt to use an incomplete tool or a tool with
unauthorised modifications.
Never allow children to use the tool.
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Be aware of falling debris when cutting the higher slides of
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a hedge.
Always hold the tool with both hands and by the handles
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provided.

Residual risks

Additional residual risks may arise when using the tool which
may not be included in the enclosed safety warnings. These
risks can arise from misuse, prolonged use etc.
Even with the application of the relevant safety regulations
and the implementation of safety devices, certain residual
risks can not be avoided. These include:
Injuries caused by touching any rotating/moving
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parts.
Injuries caused when changing any parts, blades or
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accessories.
Injuries caused by prolonged use of a tool. When
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using any tool for prolonged periods ensure you take
regular breaks.
Impairment of hearing.
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Health hazards caused by breathing dust developed
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when using your tool (example:- working with wood,
especially oak, beech and MDF.)
Vibration
The declared vibration emission values stated in the technical
data and the declaration of conformity have been measured in
accordance with a standard test method provided by
EN 60745 and may be used for comparing one tool with
another. The declared vibration emission value may also be
used in a preliminary assessment of exposure.
Warning! The vibration emission value during actual use of
the power tool can differ from the declared value depending
on the ways in which the tool is used. The vibration level may
increase above the level stated.
When assessing vibration exposure to determine safety
measures required by 2002/44/EC to protect persons regularly
using power tools in employment, an estimation of vibration
exposure should consider, the actual conditions of use and the
way the tool is used, including taking account of all parts of the
operating cycle such as the times when the tool is switched off
and when it is running idle in addition to the trigger time.
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