Black & Decker RC1820 - Manual (Page 4)

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Safety of others
• Never leave an appliance unattended
when in use.
• Do not allow children or any person
unfamiliar with these instructions to use
the appliance.
• Do not allow children or animals to come
near the work area or to touch the
appliance or power supply cord.
• Close supervision is necessary when the
appliance is used near children.
• This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been give
supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety
• Children must be supervised to make
sure that they do not play with the
appliance.
Inspection and repairs
• Before use, check the appliance for
damaged or defective parts. Check for
breakage of parts, damage to switches
and any other conditions that may affect
its operation.
• Do not use the appliance if any part is
damaged or defective.
• Do not attempt to repair the appliance
yourself, instead have any damaged or
defective parts repaired or replaced by
an authorised repair agent.
• Before use, check the power supply cord
for signs of damage, ageing and wear.
• Do not use the appliance if the power
supply cord or mains plug is damaged or
defective.
• Never attempt to remove or replace any
parts other than those specified in this
manual.
Electrical safety
This product must be earthed.
Always check that the power
supply corresponds to the voltage on the
rating plate.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or an
authorised Black & Decker Service Centre
in order to avoid a hazard.
To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not
immerse the cord, plug or appliance in
water or other liquid.
Extension cables & class 1 product
If an extension lead is required a 3 core
cable must be used as your appliance is
earthed and of class 1 construction.
• Up to 30m (100ft) can be used without
loss of power.
• Power plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify the plug in anyway. Do not
use any adapter plugs with earthed
(Class 1) appliances.
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will
reduce the risk of electric shock.