Warnings And Instructions - Black & Decker NST2036 Instruction Manual

90528621 36 volt trimmer 11/5/07
WARNING
: Important Safety

Warnings and Instructions

TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY:
• Read all instructions before operating product. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and or
serious injury.
• Save these instructions and review frequently prior to use and in
instructing others.
• Keep long hair and loose clothing away from openings and moving
parts.
WARNING:
When using electric gardening
appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the
following.
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The
information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and
PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help
you recognize this information.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL TOOLS
• READ all instructions.
• A BATTERY OPERATED UNIT with integral batteries or a
• USE BATTERY OPERATED UNIT ONLY with specifically
• AVOID accidental starting. Be sure switch is in the locked or off
• DO NOT use unit if switch does not turn it on or off. A unit that
• DISCONNECT battery pack from unit or place the switch in the
• ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety
• GUARD – Do not use this unit without guard attached.
• DRESS PROPERLY – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They
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GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND
separate battery pack must be recharged only with the specified
charger for the battery. A charger that may be suitable for one
type of battery may create a risk of fire when used with another
battery.
designated battery pack. Use of any other batteries may create a
risk of fire.
position before inserting battery pack. Carrying units with your
finger on the switch or inserting the battery pack into a unit with the
switch on invites accidents.
cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.
locked or off position before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing the unit. Such preventative safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the unit accidentally.
glasses. Also use face or dust mask if trimming operation is dusty.
ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
• ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3),
• ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,
• NIOSH/OSHA respiratory protection.
can be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and substantial
rubber soled footwear are recommended when working outdoors.