GLC120 - Black & Decker

ENGLISH◆◆◆◆◆◆◆Switch on the tool only when hands and feetare away from the cutting line.Avoid body contact with the cutting line whilethe tool is running.Do not work on steep slopes. Be sure of yourfooting. Be aware that freshly cut grass isdamp and slippery.Take care when trimming near borders andgravel paths or roads, as stones and soil maybe moved by the cutting line.Do not put the tool down until the cutting linehas come to a complete standstill.Use only the appropriate type ofBlack & Decker cutting line. Never use metalcutting line or fishing line.Take care to avoid injury from the linetrimming blade. Do not touch the blade. Afterextending new cutting line, always return thetool to its normal operating position beforeswitching on.Additional safety instructions for batteries andchargersBattery◆ Never attempt to open for any reason.◆ Do not store in locations where thetemperature may exceed 40 °C.◆ Charge only at ambient temperatures between5 °C and 40 °C.◆ Charge only in a dry, well ventilated area.◆ Charge only using the charger provided withthe tool.◆ Do not attempt to charge damaged batteries.◆ Before charging, make sure that the batteryconnector is dry and clean.◆ When disposing of the battery, follow theinstructions given in the section “Protectingthe environment”.Under extreme conditions, battery leakage mayoccur.The battery liquid contains dilutedsulphuric acid which can be harmful.Sulphuric acid on the skin will cause burnsand if in contact with the eyes may causeloss of sight.◆◆In case of skin contact, flush immediately withwater. Neutralize with a mild alkaline solutionsuch as milk or bicarbonate of soda.In case of eye contact, rinse abundantly withclean water for at least 10 minutes.Seek medical attention.The following symbol is found on the battery:Do not incinerate the battery.Charger◆ Use your Black & Decker charger only tocharge batteries of the type supplied with yourtool. Other batteries could burst, causingpersonal injury and damage.◆ Have defective cords replaced immediately.◆ Do not expose to water.◆ Do not open the charger.◆ Do not probe the charger.The following symbol is found on the charger:Intended for indoor use only.ELECTRICAL SAFETYYour charger has been designed for a specificmains voltage. Always check that the mainsvoltage corresponds to the voltage on the ratingplate.The charger is designed for use on AC(mains) power supplies only. Do notattempt to use on any other supply.Your charger is double insulated inaccordance with EN 60335; therefore noearth wire is required.Never attempt to replace the charger unitwith a regular mains plug.11GLC120_EUR.PM5 1106-10-2000, 08:47