Black & Decker LST136 - Manual (Page 2)

SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The
information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and
PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help
you recognize this information.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Guidelines - Definitions.................................................2
Important Safety Warnings and Instructions ............................2
Components.............................................................................4
Important Safety Instructions for Battery Chargers..................4
Important Safety Instructions for Battery Packs.......................5
Assembly / Adjustment.............................................................8
Operating Instructions..............................................................9
Replacement Accessories........................................................10
Maintenance ............................................................................12
Troubleshooting .......................................................................12
Service Information ..................................................................13
Full Three-Year Home Use Warranty.......................................15
WARNING: When using electric gardening appliances, basic
safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire,
electric shock, and personal injury, including the following.
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• ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION – Wear safety spectacles
or goggles at all times when this tool is plugged in.
• GUARD – Do not use this tool without guard attached.
• DRESS PROPERLY – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
They can be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and
substantial rubber soled footwear are recommended when
working outdoors. Donʼt operate the tool when barefoot or
wearing open sandals. Wear heavy long pants to protect your
legs. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
• NYLON LINE – Keep face, hands and feet clear of rotating nylon
line at all times.
• THE ROTATING LINE PERFORMS A CUTTING FUNCTION –
Use care when trimming around screens and desirable plantings.
• KEEP ALL BYSTANDERS AWAY – at a safe distance from
work area, especially children.
• IMPORTANT WARNING – When being used as an Edger,
stones, pieces of metal and other objects can be thrown out at
high speed by the line. The tool and guard are designed to
reduce the danger. However, the following special precautions
should be taken:
•MAKESUREthatotherpersonsandpetsareatleast100feet(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 – Donʼt carry plugged-in
tool with finger on trigger.
• DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL – at a rate faster than the rate at
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS
AND INSTRUCTIONS