Black & Decker GH710 - Manual (Page 3)

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• AVOID ACCIDENTALLY STARTING – Donʼt carry plugged-in
tool with finger on trigger.
• DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL – at a rate faster than the rate at
which it is able to cut effectively.
• USE THE RIGHT TOOL – Do not use this tool for any job except
that for which it is intended.
• DONʼT OVERREACH – Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
• DONʼT ABUSE CORD – Donʼt yank cord from power supply.
Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
• DAMAGE TO UNIT – If you strike or become entangled with a
foreign object, stop tool immediately, unplug, check for damage
and have any damage repaired before further operation is
attempted. Do not operate with a broken hub or spool.
• DAMAGE TO CORD – Keep power cord away from rotating
line. If you damage the cord, unplug it from the power supply
before moving the tool or examining the damage. A damaged
cord must be replaced before further use.
• DISCONNECT TOOL – when not in use, when replacing line, or
prior to cleaning.
• AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS – Do
not use electric tools in damp or wet locations. Follow all
instructions in this Instruction Manual for proper operation of your
tool. Donʼt use the tool in the rain.
• DO NOT OPERATE portable electric tools in gaseous or
explosive atmospheres. Motors in these tools normally spark, and
the sparks might ignite fumes.
• STORE IDLE TOOLS INDOORS – When not in use, tools
should be stored indoors in a dry, locked-up place out of reach of
children.
• GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI) protection
should be provided on the circuits or outlets to be used for the
gardening appliance. Receptacles are available having built in
GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of protection.
• SECURE EXTENSION CORD using the cord retainer shown in
Figure H.
• STAY ALERT – Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.
Do not operate tool when you are tired.
• MAINTAIN APPLIANCES WITH CARE – Follow instructions in
maintenance section. Inspect extension cords periodically and
replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and
grease.
• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS – Before further use of the
appliance, 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.
WARNING:
When servicing double insulated tools, USE
ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS. Replace or repair
damaged cords.
WARNING:
To prevent electrical shock hazard, use only with
an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Always connect extension
cords to a fused line or one protected by a circuit breaker.
• DO NOT immerse tool in water or squirt it with a hose. DO NOT
allow any liquid to get inside it.
• DO NOT store the tool on or adjacent to fertilizers or chemicals.
• DO NOT clean with a pressure washer.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The
symbols and their definitions are as follows:
V ..............volts A ................amperes
Hz ............hertz W................watts
min............minutes ..............alternating current
..........direct current no ..............no load speed
..............Class II Construction
............earthing terminal
............ safety alert symbol .../min ......revolutions or
reciprocations per minute