PLEASE READ BEFORE RETURNING THIS PRODUCT FOR ANY REASON: If you have a question or experience a problem with your Black & Decker purchase, go to HTTP://WWW.BLACKANDDECKER.COM/INSTANTANSWERS for instant answers 24 hours a day. If you can’t find the answer or do not have access to the internet, call 1-800-544-6986 from 8 a. m. to 5 p. m. EST Mon. - - Fri. to speak with an agent. Please have the catalog number available when you call. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. VEA EL ESPANOL EN LA CONTRAPORTADA. POUR LE FRANCAIS, VOIR LA COUVERTURE ARRIERE. INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACION, CENTROS DE SERVICIO YPOLIZA DE GARANTIA. ADVERTENCIA: LEASE ESTE INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR EL PRODUCTO. 1 Page 90556352 10/20/8:03 SAFETY GUIDELINES It is important for you to information it contains relates and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. you recognize this information. DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in CAUTION: Indicates a potentially haz ard ous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or mod er ate injury. CAUTION: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may property damage. WARNING: IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: When using gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following. WARNING: Some dust created by this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • compounds in fertilizers • compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides • arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber To reduce your exposure equipment such as dust out microscopic particles. WARNING: Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during use. Under some noise from this product may contribute READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS • Before any use, be sure everyone using this reads and understands all safety instructions contained in this manual. • Save these instructions and review frequently prior instructing others. GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL APPLIANCES • AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don.t use appliances in damp or wet locations. Don.t use appliances in the rain. • KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept at a distance from work area. • STORE IDLE APPLIANCES INDOORS. When not in use, appliances should be stored indoors in dry, and high or locked-up place – out of reach of children. • DON’T FORCE APPLIANCE. It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed. • USE RIGHT APPLIANCE. Do not use the appliance for any job except that for which it is intended. • DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and substantial, nonskid footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. • USE SAFETY GLASSES AND OTHER SAFETY EQUIPMENT. Use safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields, complying with applicable safety standards and, when needed, a face shield. Also use face or dust mask if operation is dusty. This applies to all 2 90556352 10/20/8:03 Page persons in the work gloves, safety shoes and or required. Safety glasses or the like are your local dealer or Black & • DON’T ABUSE CORD. Never carry appliance by cord disconnect from receptacle. Keep edges. • DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at times. • MAINTAIN APPLIANCE WITH CARE. Keep cutting edge sharp and clean for best performance and to reduce Follow instructions for lubricating and changing Inspect appliance cord periodically and if damaged, by authorized service facility. Inspect extension cords periodically accessory or attachment appliance could be hazardous. of this manual for further • EXTENSION CORDS. Make sure your extension cord condition. When using an extension enough to carry the current your An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in power and overheating. The table below use depending on cord length and nameplate doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the heavier the cord. To reduce the risk of disconnection of the appliance from the extension cord during operation, extension cord retainer described in this manual. and replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. • DISCONNECT APPLIANCES. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply when not in use, before servicing, and when changing accessories such as blades and the like. • AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Don.t carry plugged-in appliance with finger on switch. Be sure switch is off when plugging in. • GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI) protection should be provided on the circuits or outlets to be used for the gardening appliance. Receptacles ar...