Safety Guidelines - Definitions; Important Safety Warnings And Instructions - Black & Decker LST400 Instruction Manual

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:
in death or serious injury.
WARNINg:
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION:
in minor or mod er ate injury.
NOTICE:
Used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINgS AND INSTRUCTIONS

TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY:
• Before any use, be sure everyone using this trimmer reads and understands all safety
instructions and other information contained in this manual.
• Save these instructions and review frequently prior to use and in instructing others.
CAUTION:
Failure to comply with the recommendations outlined in the key information
section will void warranty.
WARNINg:
to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• compounds in fertilizers
• compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides
• arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved safety equipment such as dust
masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
WARNINg:
ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses.
Also use face or dust mask if trimming operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED
SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
• ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CPA Z94.3),
• NOSH/OSHA respiratory protection.
WARNINg:
S12.6 (S3.19) during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product
may contribute to hearing loss.
WARNINg:
• ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION – Wear safety glasses or goggles at all times when
battery pack is installed.
• GUARD – Do not use this trimmer without guard attached.
• DRESS PROPERLY – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving
parts. Rubber gloves and substantial rubber soled footwear are recommended when working
outdoors. Don't operate the trimmer when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Wear heavy
long pants to protect your legs. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
• NYLON LINE – Keep all body parts, including face, hands and feet clear of rotating nylon line at all times.
• THE ROTATING LINE PERFORMS A CUTTING FUNCTION – Use care when trimming
around screens and desirable plants.
• KEEP ALL BYSTANDERS AWAY – at a safe distance from work area, especially children.
• IMPORTANT WARNING – When being used as an Edger, stones, pieces of metal and other
objects can be thrown out at high speed by the line. The trimmer and guard are designed to
reduce the danger. However, the following special precautions should be taken: MAKE SURE
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
Indicates a potentially haz ard ous situation which, if not avoided, may result
Some dust created by this product contains chemicals known to the State of California
Always wear proper personal hearing protection that conforms to ANSI
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