Black + Decker ST1823 - Battery, Charger, and Electrical Safety; Battery and Charger Safety

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(Original instructions)
Or whenever the appliance starts
vibrating abnormally.
uWear stout shoes or boots to protect
your feet.
uWear long trousers to protect your
legs.
uBefore using the appliance, check that
your cutting path is free from sticks,
stones, wire and any other obstacles.
uOnly use the appliance in the upright
position, with the cutting line near the
ground. Never switch the appliance on
in any other position.
uMove slowly when using the appliance.
Be aware that freshly cut grass is
damp and slippery.
uDo not work on steep slopes. Work
across the face of slopes, not up and
down.
uNever cross gravel paths or roads
while the appliance is running.
uNever touch the cutting line while the
appliance is running.
uDo not put the appliance down until the
cutting line has come to a complete
standstill.
uUse only the appropriate type of
cutting line. Never use metal cutting
line or shing line.
uBe careful not to touch the line
trimming blade.
uKeep hands and feet away from the
cutting line at all times, especially
when switching on the motor.
uBefore using the appliance and after
any impact, check for signs of wear or
damage and repair as necessary.
uNever operate the appliance with
damaged guards or without guards in
place.
uTake care against injury from any
device tted for trimming the lament
line length. After extending new cutter
line always return the machine to
its normal operating position before
switching on.
uAlways ensure that the ventilation slots
are kept clear of debris.
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 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".
Chargers
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Have defective cords replaced
immediately.
uDo not expose the charger to water.
uDo not open the charger.
uDo not probe the charger.