Black+Decker STC1820E Originalanweisungen Seite 9

Be familiar with the controls and the
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proper use of the appliance.
Always remove the battery from the
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appliance whenever the appliance
is unattended, before clearing a
blockage, before cleaning and
maintenance, after striking a foreign
object or whenever the appliance
starts vibrating abnormally.
Wear stout shoes or boots to protect
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your feet.
Wear long trousers to protect your
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legs.
Before using the appliance, check that
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your cutting path is free from sticks,
stones, wire and any other obstacles.
Only use the appliance in the upright
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position, with the cutting line near the
ground. Never switch the appliance on
in any other position.
Move slowly when using the appliance.
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Be aware that freshly cut grass is
damp and slippery.
Do not work on steep slopes. Work
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across the face of slopes, not up and
down.
Never cross gravel paths or roads
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while the appliance is running.
Never touch the cutting line while the
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appliance is running.
Do not put the appliance down until the
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cutting line has come to a complete
standstill.
Use only the appropriate type of
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cutting line. Never use metal cutting
line or fishing line.
Be careful not to touch the line
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trimming blade.
Keep hands and feet away from the
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cutting line at all times, especially
when switching on the motor.
(Original instructions)
Before using the appliance and after
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any impact, check for signs of wear or
damage and repair as necessary.
Never operate the appliance with
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damaged guards or without guards in
place.
Take care against injury from any
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device fitted for trimming the filament
line length. After extending new cutter
line always return the machine to
its normal operating position before
switching on.
Always ensure that the ventilation slots
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are kept clear of debris.
Additional safety instructions for
batteries and chargers
Batteries
Never attempt to open for any reason.
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Do not expose the battery to water.
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Do not store in locations where the
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temperature may exceed 40 °C.
Charge only at ambient temperatures
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between 10 °C and 40 °C.
Charge only using the charger
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provided with the tool.
When disposing of batteries, follow
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the instructions given in the section
"Protecting the environment".
Chargers
Use your BLACK+DECKER charger
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only to charge the battery in the tool
with which it was supplied. Other
batteries could burst, causing personal
injury and damage.
Never attempt to charge non-
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rechargeable batteries.
Have defective cords replaced
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immediately.
Do not expose the charger to water.
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