Black & Decker 20V MAX LST522 User Manual

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Additional Safety Warnings
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of
rebound (ricochet) injury, work going away from
any nearby solid object such as wall, steps, large
stone, tree, etc.
• GUARD – Do not use this appliance without
guardattached.
• DRESS PROPERLY – Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Gloves and
substantial rubber soled footwear are recommended
when working outdoors. Don’t operate the appliance
when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Wear heavy long
pants to protect your legs. Wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.
• 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. MAKE SURE that other
persons and pets are at least 100feet (30 m)away.
• WHEN BEING USED AS AN EDGER – stones, pieces of
metal and other objects can be thrown out at high speed
by the line. The appliance and guard are designed to
• STAY ALERT – Do not operate this unit when you are tired,
ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, ormedication.
• MAINTAIN APPLIANCES WITH CARE – Follow
instructions in Maintenance section. Keep handles dry,
clean and free from oil andgrease.
• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS – Before further use of the
appliance, a guard or other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly
and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other condition that may affect its
operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service
center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in thismanual.
• DO NOT immerse appliance in water or squirt it with a
hose. DO NOT allow any liquid to get insideit.
• DO NOT store the appliance on or adjacent to fertilizers
orchemicals.
• DO NOT clean with a pressurewasher.
• Keep guards in place and in workingorder.
• Keep hands and feet away from cuttingarea.
• INSPECT THE AREA before using the unit. Remove all
debris and hard objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc.
that can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or
damage duringoperation.
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WARNING: Do not use appliance if the
trigger switch does not turn the appliance on or off. Any
appliance that cannot be controlled with the trigger
switch is dangerous and must berepaired.
• ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION – Wear safety
spectacles or goggles at all times when the battery is
installed. These items are available forpurchase.
• GUARD ‑ Do not use this appliance without the
guardattached.
• DRESS PROPERLY – Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Gloves and
substantial rubber soled footwear are recommended
when working outdoors. Don’t operate the appliance
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.
• DO NOT USE materials not recommended, such as metal
wire, rope, and thelike.
• KEEP ALL BYSTANDERS AWAY – at a safe distance from
work area, especiallychildren.
• KEEP CHILDREN, BYSTANDERS AND ANIMALS AWAY
from the work area a minimum of 30feet (10 meters) when
starting or operating theunit.
• 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 trimming
byhand.
• AVOID ACCIDENTALLY STARTING – Don’t carry trimmer
when the battery is installed with finger ontrigger.
• USE THE RIGHT appliance – Do not use this appliance for
any job except that for which it isintended.
• DON’T OVERREACH – Keep proper footing and balance
at alltimes.
• 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.
• DAMAGE TO UNIT – If you strike or become entangled
with a foreign object, stop appliance immediately, remove
the battery, check for damage and have any damage
repaired before further operation is attempted. Do not
operate with a broken hub orspool.
• DISCONNECT TRIMMER – Remove the battery when not
in use, when replacing line, or prior tocleaning.
• AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
– Do not use electric appliances in damp or wet locations.
Follow all instructions in this instruction manual for proper
operation of your appliance. Don’t use the appliance in
therain.
• DO NOT OPERATE portable electric appliances in gaseous
or explosive atmospheres. Motors in these appliances
normally spark, and the sparks might ignitefumes.
• STORE IDLE APPLIANCES INDOORS – Remove the
battery. When not in use, appliances should be stored
indoors in a dry, locked‑up place out of reach ofchildren.

Black & Decker 20V MAX LST522 Specifications

General

Brand	Black & Decker
Model	20V MAX LST522
Category	Trimmer
Language	English