Black & Decker BCSS20D1 Manual page 6

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Do not expose the tool to rain or high humidity.
Keep hands away from blades.
Beware of falling objects. Keep bystanders away.
Beware of sharp blades. Blades continue to move
after the motor is switched off.
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.
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:
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(Original instructions)
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.
Charger diagnostics
This charger is designed to detect certain problems that can
arise with the battery packs or the power source. Problems
are indicated by one LED flashing in different patterns.
Bad battery
The charger can detect a weak or damaged battery. The LED
flashes in the pattern indicated on the label.
If you see this bad battery blink pattern, do not continue to
charge the battery. Return it to a service center or a collection
site for ecycling.