Black & Decker LST400 Manuel D'instructions page 3

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 trimmer with finger on trigger.
• DO NOT FORCE THE Appliance – at a rate faster than the rate at which it is able to cut
effectively.
• USE THE RIGHT Appliance – Do not use this trimmer for any job except that for which it is
intended.
• DON'T OVERREACH – Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
• DAMAGE TO UNIT – If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop trimmer
immediately, remove battery, check for damage and have any damage repaired before further
operation is attempted. Do not operate with a broken hub or spool.
• REMOVE BATTERY – when not in use, when replacing line, or prior to cleaning.
• AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS – Do not use electric appliances in
damp or wet locations. Follow all instructions in this Instruction Manual for proper operation of
your trimmer. Don't use the trimmer in the rain.
• DO NOT OPERATE portable electric trimmers in gaseous or explosive atmospheres. Motors
in these trimmers normally spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.
• STORE IDLE TRIMMERS INDOORS – When not in use, trimmers should be stored indoors in
a dry, locked-up place out of reach of children.
• STAY ALERT – Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, or under the influence of
alcohol, drugs, or medication.
• Replacement Parts – When servicing use only identical replacement parts.
• MAINTAIN TRIMMERS WITH CARE – Follow instructions in maintenance section. Keep
handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS – Before further use of the trimmer, a guard or other part that
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 condition 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.
• DO NOT immerse trimmer in water or squirt it with a hose. DO NOT allow any liquid to get
inside it.
• DO NOT store the trimmer on or adjacent to fertilizers or chemicals.
• DO NOT clean with a pressure washer.
• Keep guards in place and in working order.
• Keep hands and feet away from cutting area.
WARNINg:
trimmer that can not be controlled with the switch trigger is dangerous and must be repaired.
SYMBOLS
The label on your trimmer may include the following symbols. The symbols and their definitions are as follows:
V ..................volts
Hz ................hertz
min ..............minutes
or DC ...direct current
................Class I Construction
(grounded)
................Class II Construction
(double insulated)
................Read instruction
manual before use
................Use proper hearing protection
Do not use trimmer if the switch trigger does not turn the trimmer on or off. Any
SAvE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
A ...................amperes
W ..................watts
or Ac .......alternating current
no .................no load speed
.................earthing terminal
................safety alert symbol
.../min or rpm...revolutions or
reciprocation per minute
.................Use proper respiratory protection
.................Use proper eye protection
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