Black & Decker LST1018 - Manual (Page 2)

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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.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL TOOLS
• READ all instructions.
• A BATTERY OPERATED UNIT with integral batteries or a 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.
• USE BATTERY OPERATED UNIT ONLY with specifically
designated battery pack. Use of any other batteries may create a
risk of fire.
• AVOID accidental starting. Be sure switch is in the locked or off
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.
• DO NOT use unit if switch does not turn it on or off. A unit that cannot
be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
• DISCONNECT battery pack from unit or place the switch in the
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.
• 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/CSA Z94.3),
• ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,
• NIOSH/OSHA respiratory protection.
• GUARD – Do not use this unit 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.
• Donʼt operate the unit when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
Wear long pants to protect your legs. Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair.