Black & Decker NHT518 Instruction Manual page 3

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• ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION – Wear safety glasses or
goggles at all times when this unit is in use. Also use face or dust
mask. Safety glasses are available at extra cost at your local Black &
Decker Service Center or authorized service facility.
• USE RIGHT APPLIANCE - Do not use appliance for any job except
that for which it is intended.
• AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING - Donʼt carry hedge trimmer
with finger on switch.
DANGER: Risk of cut. Keep hands away from blades. Keep
both hands on handles when power is on.
• DO NOT ATTEMPT to remove cut material or hold material to be cut
when blades are moving. Make sure battery is removed when
clearing jammed material from blades. Do not grasp the exposed
cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding the
hedge trimmer.
CAUTION:
Blades may coast after turn off.
CAUTION:
NEVER use guard as a handle. Never
grasp the unit by the guard. Failure to heed this warning can result
in serious personal injury.
• DON'T FORCE HEDGE TRIMMER -
less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was
designed.
DANGER:
If blade jams on any electrical cord or
line, DO NOT TOUCH THE BLADE! IT CAN BECOME
ELECTRICALLY LIVE AND VERY DANGEROUS. Release the unit
in the safest manner possible. Disconnect the damaged electrical
cord or line from the power source. If possible, do so safely. If in
doubt, call an electrician or the electrical contractor for assistance.
Failure to heed this Danger will result in serious personal injury and
possibly death.
• DON'T OVERREACH - Keep proper footing and balance at all
times.
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• STAY ALERT - Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do
• STORE IDLE HEDGE TRIMMER INDOORS - When not in use,
• MAINTAIN HEDGE TRIMMER WITH CARE - Keep cutting edge sharp
• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS - If damage to trimmer occurs, before
It will do the job better and with
• REMOVE BATTERY before servicing, cleaning or removing material
• EXERCISE CARE in handling batteries in order not to short the
• DO NOT OPEN OR MUTILATE the batteries. Released
• GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI) protection
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not operate hedge trimmer when you are tired.
hedge trimmer should be stored indoors in a dry and high or locked-
up place–out of reach of children.
and clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Follow
instructions for lubricating. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and
grease.
CAUTION:
Do not at any time let brake fluids,
gasoline, petroleum based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in
contact with plastic parts. They contain chemicals that can damage,
weaken or destroy plastic.
further use of the hedge trimmer, a guard or other part that is
damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will
operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts, mounting and any other condition that may affect its
operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless otherwise
indicated elsewhere in this manual.
from the hedge trimmer. Remove battery from your hedge trimmer
and carry by the front handle when not in use.
battery with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets and
keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns.
electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin.
It may be toxic if swallowed.
should be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for the
hedge trimmer. Receptacles are available having built-in GFCI
protection and may be used for this measure of safety.