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persons in the work area. Also use a hard hat, hearing protection,
gloves, safety shoes and dust collection systems when specified
or required. Safety glasses or the like are available at extra cost at
your local dealer or Black & Decker Service Center.
• DON’T ABUSE CORD. Never carry appliance by cord or yank it to
disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp
edges.
• DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all
times.
• MAINTAIN APPLIANCE WITH CARE. Keep cutting edge sharp
and clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
Inspect appliance cord periodically and if damaged, have it repaired
by authorized service facility. Inspect extension cords periodically
and replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil
and grease.
• DISCONNECT APPLIANCES. Disconnect the appliance from the
power supply when not in use, before servicing, and when
changing accessories such as blades and the like.
• AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Donʼt carry plugged-in
appliance with finger on switch. Be sure switch is off when plugging
in.
• 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 safety.
• STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do
not operate appliance when you are tired.
• 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 conditions 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.
• USE OF ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS. The use of any
accessory or attachment not recommended for use with this
appliance could be hazardous. Note: Refer to the accessory section
of this manual for further details.
• EXTENSION CORDS. Make sure your extension cord is in good
condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy
enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized
extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of
power and overheating. The table below shows the correct size to
use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in
doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number,
the heavier the cord. To reduce the risk of disconnection of the
appliance from the extension cord during operation, use the
extension cord retainer described in this manual.
WARNING: OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS To reduce
the risk of electric shock, use only with an extension cord intended
for outdoor use, such as an extension cord of type SW-A, SOW-A,
STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-A, or SJTOW-A.
• REPAIRS AND SERVICE. Repairs, maintenance and any
adjustments not specified in this manual should be performed by
Black & Decker authorized service centers or other qualified service
organizations, always using identical replacement parts.
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Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets
Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet
120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150
(0-7,6m) (7,6-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-45,7m)
Ampere Rating
More Not more American Wire Gauge
Than Than
0-6 18 16 16 14
6 - 10 18 16 14 12
10 - 12 16 16 14 12
12 - 16 14 12 Not Recommended
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