Intended Use; Safety Instructions; Electrical Safety - Black & Decker Powerful Solutions GLC13 Instructions Manual

Intended use

Your Black & Decker strimmer has been designed for
trimming and finishing lawn edges and to cut grass in
confined spaces. This appliance is intended for consumer use
only.
Your Black & Decker charger has been designed for charging
the battery in the tool with which it was supplied.

Safety instructions

General appliance safety warnings
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Warning! When using mains-powered/cordless
appliances, basic safety precautions, including the
following, should always be followed to reduce the
risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury and
material damage.
Read all of this manual carefully before using the appliance.
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The intended use is described in this manual. The use of
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any accessory or attachment or the performance of any
operation with this appliance other than those
recommended in this instruction manual may present
a risk of personal injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term "appliance" in the warnings refers to your
mains-operated (corded) appliance or battery-operated
(cordless) appliance.
Using your appliance
Always take care when using the appliance.
Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas
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invite accidents.
Only use the appliance in daylight or good artificial light.
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Do not operate your appliance in explosive atmospheres,
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such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or
dust.
Never allow children or people unfamiliar with the
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instructions to use the appliance.
Do not allow children or animals to come near the work
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area or touch the appliance supply cord.
Keep children, bystanders and animals away while operating
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an appliance. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
The appliance is not to be used as a toy.
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Do not immerse the appliance in water.
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Do not open body casing. There are no user-serviceable
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parts inside.
Personal safety
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense
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when operating an appliance. Do not use an appliance
while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol
or medication.
A moment of inattention while operating an appliance may
result in serious personal injury.
Where required, use personal protective equipment.
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Protective equipment such as eye protection, dust mask,
non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used
for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the
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off-position before connecting to power source and/or
battery pack, picking up or carrying the appliance.
Carrying appliances with your finger on the switch or
energising appliances that have the switch on invites
accidents.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all
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times. This enables better control of the appliance in
unexpected situations.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery.
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Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving
parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught
in moving parts.
Appliance use and care
Before use, check the appliance for damaged or defective
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parts. Check for breakage of parts, damage to switches
and any other conditions that may affect its operation.
Do not use the appliance if the switch does not turn it on
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and off. Any appliance that cannot be controlled with the
switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the
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battery pack from the appliance before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing appliances.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the appliance accidentally.
Where applicable, keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
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Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
Do not use the appliance if any part is damaged or
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defective.
Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or replaced
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by an authorised repair agent.
Never attempt to remove or replace any parts other than
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those specified in this manual.

Electrical safety

Appliance plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the
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plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with
earthed (grounded) appliance. Unmodified plugs and
matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
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