Additional Safety Instructions For Batteries And Chargers; Charging A Battery - Black & Decker BCSS18B Manual

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Labels on tool
The following pictograms are shown on the tool:
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Warning! To reduce the risk of injury, the user must
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read the instruction manual.
Wear safety glasses or goggles when operating this
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Wear ear protection when operating this tool.
Always remove the battery from the appliance
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Do not expose the tool to rain or high humidity.
Keep hands away from blades.
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Beware of falling objects. Keep bystanders away.
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Beware of sharp blades. Blades continue to move
after the motor is switched off.
directive 2000/14/EC and regulation S.I. 2001/1701
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(as amended) guaranteed sound power
Additional safety instructions for batteries and
chargers
Batteries
Never attempt to open for any reason.
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Do not expose the battery to water.
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Do not expose the battery to heat.
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Do not store in locations where the temperature may
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exceed 40 °C.
Charge only at ambient temperatures between 10 °C and
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40 °C.
Charge only using the charger provided with the tool.
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When disposing of batteries, follow the instructions given
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in the section "Protecting the environment".
Do not damage or deform the battery either by puncture or
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impact, as this can create a risk of injury and fire.
Do not charge damaged batteries.
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Chargers
Warning! Your charger has been designed for a specific
voltage. Always check that the mains voltage corresponds to
the voltage on the rating plate.
Warning! Never attempt to replace the charger unit with
a regular mains plug.
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(Original instructions)
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Use your BLACK+DECKER charger only to charge the
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battery in the tool with which it was supplied.
Other batteries could burst, causing personal injury and
damage.
Never attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries.
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If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
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manufacturer or an authorised BLACK+DECKER Service
Centre in order to avoid hazard.
Do not expose the charger to water.
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Do not open the charger.
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Do not probe the charger.
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The following symbols are found on your charger:
The charger is intended for indoor use only.
# Electrical safety
Your charger is double insulated; therefore no earth
wire is required. Always check that the mains voltage
corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.
Never attempt to replace the charger unit with a
regular mains plug.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
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manufacturer or an authorised BLACK+DECKER Service
Centre in order to avoid a hazard.
Features
1. Trigger switch
2. Lock-off switch
3. Battery release button
4. Battery pack
5. Grass shear blade
6. Shrub trim blade
7. Main handle

Charging a battery

BLACK+DECKER chargers are designed to charge
BLACK+DECKER battery packs.
Plug the charger into an appropriate outlet.
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Insert and fully seat battery pack. Green charging light will
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continuously blink while charging.
Charging is complete when the green charging light
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remains continuously ON. Battery pack can be left in
charger or removed.
Recharge discharged batteries as soon as possible after
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use or battery life may be greatly diminished.
For longest battery life, do not discharge batteries fully. It
is recommended that the batteries be recharged after
each use.