English; Intended Use; Safety Instructions; Work Area - Black and Decker GL675 Manual De Instrucciones

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Intended use

Your Black & Decker strimmer GL675 has been designed for
trimming and finishing lawn edges and to cut grass in
confined spaces. This tool is intended for consumer use only.

Safety instructions

Warning! When using mains-powered appliances, basic
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safety precautions, including the following, should always
be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and
personal injury.
Read all of this manual carefully before operating the
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appliance.
Before operating the appliance, make sure that you know
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how to switch it off in an emergency.
The intended use is described in this manual. The use of
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any accessory or attachment or performance of any
operation with this appliance other than those
recommended in this instruction manual may present a
risk of personal injury.
Retain this manual for future reference.
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Work area

Do not expose the appliance to rain. Do not use the
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appliance in damp or wet conditions.
Only use the appliance in daylight or good artificial light.
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Personal protection

Wear stout shoes or boots to protect your feet. Do not
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operate the appliance wearing open-toed sandals or
when barefoot.
Wear long trousers to protect your legs.
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Using your appliance
Be sure that the appliance is switched off when plugging in.
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Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.
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Do not operate the appliance when you are tired.
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If the appliance begins to vibrate abnormally, switch it off
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and remove the plug from the socket. Allow rotating parts
to stop and inspect the appliance for damage and loose
parts.
Never pull the cord to disconnect the plug from the
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socket. Keep the cord away from heat, oil and sharp
edges.
If the mains cable is damaged during use, switch the
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appliance off and disconnect the plug from the mains
immediately. Do not touch the mains cable before
disconnecting from the mains.
Safety of others
Do not allow children or any person unfamiliar with these
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instructions to operate the appliance.
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Do not allow children, visitors or animals to come near the
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work area or to touch the appliance or mains cable.
Remember that the operator may be held responsible for
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accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their
property.
After use
Switch off, remove the plug from the socket and ensure
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that moving parts have stopped rotating before leaving
the appliance unattended and before changing, cleaning
or inspecting any parts of the appliance.
When not in use, the appliance should be stored in a dry
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place. Children should not have access to stored appliances.
Inspection and repairs
Before use, check the appliance for damaged or defective
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parts. Check for misalignment and seizure of moving parts,
breakage of parts, damage to guards and switches and
any other conditions that may affect its operation.
Do not use the appliance if any part is damaged or
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defective. Do not use the appliance if the switch does not
turn it on and off.
Never use the appliance when any guard or enclosure is
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damaged or not in place.
Ensure that the appliance will operate properly and
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perform its intended function.
Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or replaced
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by an authorised repair agent.
Before use, check the mains cable for signs of damage,
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ageing and wear.
Do not use the appliance if the mains cable is damaged or
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defective.
If the mains cable is damaged or defective it must be
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repaired by an authorised repair agent to avoid a hazard.
Never attempt to remove or replace any parts other than
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those specified in this manual.

Electrical safety

This tool is double insulated; therefore no earth wire
is required. Always check that the power supply
corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.
Additional safety instructions for grass trimmers
The following warning symbols are found on the appliance:
Read the manual prior to operation.
Wear safety glasses or goggles when operating this
tool.
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Keep people and animals at least 6 m away from the
cutting area.