Intended Use; English - Black and Decker GLC2500 Manual De Instrucciones

Intended use

Your Black & Decker strimmer has been designed for trimming
and finishing lawn edges and to cut grass in confined spaces.
This tool is intended for consumer use only.
Your Black & Decker charger has been designed for charging
the battery in the tool with which it was supplied.
Know your tool
Warning! When using battery-powered tools, basic
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safety precautions, including the following, should always
be followed to reduce the risk of fire, leaking batteries,
personal injury and material damage.
For your own safety and that of bystanders, read all of
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this manual carefully before operating the tool.
Be familiar with the controls and proper use of the tool.
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Before operating the tool, make sure that you know how
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to switch the tool off in an emergency.
Retain this manual for future reference.
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General
1. Consider work area environment
Do not expose the tool to rain. Do not use the tool in damp or wet
conditions. Only use the tool only in daylight or good artificial
light. Do not use the tool where there is a risk of causing fire
or explosion, i.e. in the presence of flammable liquids and
gases. Keep the work area free from debris and obstacles.
2. Keep children away
Do not allow children, visitors or animals to come near the
work area or to touch the tool.
3. Dress properly
Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery, as these can be
caught in moving parts. Preferably wear rubber gloves and
non-slip footwear when working outdoors. Wear protective
hair covering to keep long hair out of the way.
4. Personal protection
Always use safety glasses. Use a face or dust mask whenever
the operations may produce dust or flying particles. Wear ear
protection whenever the sound level seems uncomfortable.
5. Do not overreach
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
6. Stay alert
Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.
Do not operate the tool when you are tired.
7. Secure workpiece
Use clamps or a vice to hold the workpiece. It is safer and it
frees both hands to operate the tool.
8. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches
Always check that adjusting keys and wrenches are removed
from the tool before operating the tool.
9. Use appropriate tool
The intended use is described in this instruction manual.
Do not force small tools or attachments to do the job of a
heavy-duty tool. The tool will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was intended. Do not force the tool.
Warning! The use of any accessory or attachment or
performance of any operation with this tool other than those
recommended in this instruction manual may present a risk of
personal injury.
10. Check for damaged parts
Before use, carefully check the tool for damage. 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. Ensure that the tool will operate
properly and perform its intended function. Do not use the tool
if any part is damaged or defective. Do not use the tool if the
switch does not turn it on and off. Have any damaged or
defective parts repaired or replaced by an authorised repair
agent. Never attempt any repairs yourself.
11. Remove the battery
Where the design permits, remove the battery when the tool
is not in use, before changing any parts of the tool,
accessories or attachments and before servicing.
12. Avoid unintentional starting
Do not carry the tool with a finger on the on/off switch.
Be sure that the tool is switched off when inserting the
battery into the tool.
13. Do not abuse cord
Never carry the charger by its cord or pull it to disconnect from
the socket. Keep the cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges.
14. Store idle tools
When not in use, tools, batteries and chargers should be stored
in a dry, locked up or high place, out of reach of children.
15. Maintain tools with care
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean for better and safer
performance. Follow the instructions for maintenance and
changing accessories. Keep handles and switches dry,
clean and free from oil and grease.
16. Repairs
This tool complies with relevant safety requirements. Repairs
should only be carried out by qualified persons using original
spare parts; otherwise this may result in considerable danger
to the user.
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 temperature may
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exceed 40 °C.

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