Electrical Safety - Black & Decker BST2018 Instructions For Use Manual

Charge only at ambient temperatures between 4 °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".
Under extreme conditions, battery leakage may occur.
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When you notice liquid on the battery, proceed as follows:
- Carefully wipe the liquid off using a cloth. Avoid skin
contact.
- In case of skin or eye contact, follow the instructions
below.
Warning! The battery fluid, a 25-30% solution of potassium
hydroxide, can be harmful. In case of skin contact,
immediately rinse with water. Neutralise with a mild acid
such as lemon juice or vinegar. In case of eye contact, rinse
abundantly with clean water for at least 10 minutes.
Consult a physician.
Do not incinerate the battery.
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Do not attempt to charge damaged batteries.
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Chargers
Use your Black & Decker charger only to charge the battery
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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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Have defective cords replaced immediately.
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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 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.
Additional safety instructions for Australia and
New Zealand
This appliance is not intended for use by young or infirm
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persons without supervision. Children must be supervised
to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
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.
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Additional safety instructions for grass trimmers
The following warning symbols are found on the tool:
Wear safety glasses or goggles when operating this
tool.
Warning! The cutting line will continue to run for a
few seconds after switching the tool off. Never
attempt to force the line to come to a standstill.
360˚
Keep people and animals at least 6 m away from the
cutting area.
Do not expose the tool to rain or high humidity.
Never allow children or any person unfamiliar with these
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instructions to use the tool.
Wear stout shoes or boots to protect your feet.
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Wear long trousers to protect your legs.
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Before using the tool and after any impact, check for signs
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of wear or damage and repair as necessary.
Before using the tool, check that your cutting path is free
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from sticks, stones, wire and any other obstacles.
Only use the tool in the upright position, with the cutting
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line near the ground. Never switch the tool on in any
other position.
Move slowly when using the tool. Be aware that freshly
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cut grass is damp and slippery.
Do not work on steep slopes. Work across the face of
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slopes, not up and down.
Never cross gravel paths or roads while the tool is running.
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Keep hands and feet away from the cutting line at all
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times, especially when switching on the motor.
Take care against injury from the line trimming blade.
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After extending new cutting line always return the tool to
its normal operating position before switching on.
Do not put the tool down until the cutting line has come
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to a complete standstill.
Always ensure that the ventilation slots are kept clear of
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debris.
Use only the appropriate type of cutting line. Never use
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metal cutting line or fishing line.
Be careful not to touch the line trimming blade.
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Never fit metal cutting elements.
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Only use Black and Decker replacement parts or accessories.
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Overview
1. On/off switch
2. Lock-off button
3. Main handle
4. Secondary handle