Black & Decker LST136 Edger User Manual


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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.
NOTICE: Usedwithoutthesafetyalertsymbolindicatesa
potentiallyhazardoussituationwhich,ifnotavoided,mayresultin
propertydamage.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SafetyGuidelines-Definitions.................................................2
ImportantSafetyWarningsandInstructions............................2
Components.............................................................................4
ImportantSafetyInstructionsforBatteryChargers..................4
ImportantSafetyInstructionsforBatteryPacks.......................5
Assembly/Adjustment............................................................8
OperatingInstructions..............................................................9
ReplacementAccessories.......................................................10
Maintenance............................................................................12
Troubleshooting.......................................................................12
ServiceInformation..................................................................13
FullThree-YearHomeUseWarranty......................................15
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.
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•ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION–Wearsafetyspectacles
orgogglesatalltimeswhenthistoolispluggedin.
•GUARD–Donotusethistool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tool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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plantings.
•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toolandguardaredesignedto
reducethedanger.However,thefollowingspecialprecautions
shouldbetaken:MAKE SUREthatotherpersonsandpetsareatleast
100feet(30m)away.
•TO REDUCE THE RISKofrebound(ricochet)injury,work
goingawayfromanynearbysolidobjectsuchaswall,steps,
largestone,tree,etc.Usegreatcarewhenworkingclosetosolid
objectsandwherenecessary,doedgingortrimmingbyhand.
•AVOID ACCIDENTALLY STARTING–Don’tcarryplugged-in
toolwithfingerontrigger.
•DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL–ataratefasterthantherateat
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS
AND INSTRUCTIONS
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