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ENGLISH
(Original instructions)
Labels on tool
The following pictograms are shown on the tool:
:
Warning! To reduce the risk of injury, the user must
read the instruction manual.
O
Wear safety glasses or goggles when operating this
tool.
N
Wear ear protection when operating this tool.
Always remove the battery from the appliance
before performing any cleaning or maintenance.
R
Do not expose the tool to rain or high humidity.
Keep hands away from blades.
K
Beware of falling objects. Keep bystanders away.
L
Beware of sharp blades. Blades continue to move
after the motor is switched off.
87
directive 2000/14/EC and regulation S.I. 2001/1701
(as amended) guaranteed sound power
.
Additional safety instructions for batteries and
chargers
Batteries
u Never attempt to open for any reason.
u Do not expose the battery to water.
u Do not expose the battery to heat.
u Do not store in locations where the temperature may
exceed 40 °C.
u Charge only at ambient temperatures between 10 °C and
40 °C.
u Charge only using the charger provided with the tool.
u When disposing of batteries, follow the instructions given
in the section "Protecting the environment".
u Do not damage or deform the battery either by puncture or
impact, as this can create a risk of injury and re.
u Do not charge damaged batteries.
Chargers
Warning! Your charger has been designed for a specic
voltage. Always check that the mains voltage corresponds to
the voltage on the rating plate.
Warning! Never attempt to replace the charger unit with
a regular mains plug.
u Use your BLACK+DECKER charger only to charge the
battery in the tool with which it was supplied.
Other batteries could burst, causing personal injury and
damage.
u Never attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries.
u If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or an authorised BLACK+DECKER Service
Centre in order to avoid hazard.
u Do not expose the charger to water.
u Do not open the charger.
u Do not probe the charger.
The following symbols are found on your charger:
$
The charger is intended for indoor use only.
Electrical safety
#
Your charger is double insulated; therefore no earth
wire is required. Always check that the mains voltage
corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.
Never attempt to replace the charger unit with a
regular mains plug.
u 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.
Features
1. Trigger switch
2. Lock-off switch
3. Battery release button
4. Battery pack
5. Grass shear blade
6. Shrub trim blade
7. Main handle
Charging a battery
BLACK+DECKER chargers are designed to charge
BLACK+DECKER battery packs.
u Plug the charger into an appropriate outlet.
u Insert and fully seat battery pack. Green charging light will
continuously blink while charging.
u Charging is complete when the green charging light
remains continuously ON. Battery pack can be left in
charger or removed.
u Recharge discharged batteries as soon as possible after
use or battery life may be greatly diminished.
For longest battery life, do not discharge batteries fully. It
is recommended that the batteries be recharged after
each use.