Black & Decker STC1820PC Mode D'emploi page 8

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Be careful not to touch the line trim-
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ming blade.
Keep hands and feet away from the
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cutting line at all times, especially
when switching on the motor.
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 de-
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vice fitted for trimming the filament line
length. After extending new cutter line
always return the machine to its nor-
mal operating position before switching
on.
Always ensure that the ventilation slots
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are kept clear of debris.
Do not use the lawn trimmer (edge
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trimmer), if the cords are damaged or
worn.
Vibration
The declared vibration emission values
stated in the technical data and the
declaration of conformity have been
measured in accordance with a standard
test method provided by EN 60745 and
may be used for comparing one tool with
another.
The declared vibration emission value
may also be used in a preliminary as-
sessment of exposure.
Warning! The vibration emission value
during actual use of the power tool can
differ from the declared value depending
on the ways in which the tool is used.
The vibration level may increase above
the level stated.
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(Original instructions)
When assessing vibration exposure to
determine safety measures required by
2002/44/EC to protect persons regularly
using power tools in employment, an
estimation of vibration exposure should
consider, the actual conditions of use and
the way the tool is used, including tak-
ing account of all parts of the operating
cycle such as the times when the tool is
switched off and when it is running idle in
addition to the trigger time.
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 pro-
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vided 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 bat-
teries could burst, causing personal
injury and damage.
Never attempt to charge non-recharge-
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able batteries.
Have defective cords replaced immedi-
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ately.
Do not expose the charger to water.
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Do not open the charger.
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Do not probe the charger.
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