• 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.
• USE RIGHT APPLIANCE. Do not use the appliance for any job except that for which it is
intended.
• DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving
parts. Rubber gloves, long pants and substantial, non-skid footwear are recommended when
working outdoors. Do not go barefoot or wear sandals. Wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.
• USE SAFETY GLASSES AND OTHER SAFETY EQUIPMENT. Use safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shields, complying with applicable safety standards and, when needed, a
face shield. Also use face or dust mask if operation is dusty. This applies to all persons in the
work area. Also use a hard hat, hearing protection, gloves, safety shoes and dust collection
systems when specified or required. Safety glasses or the like are available at extra cost at
your local dealer or Black & Decker Service Center.
• DON’T ABUSE CORD. Never carry appliance by cord or yank it to disconnect from
receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
• DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
• MAINTAIN APPLIANCE WITH CARE. Keep cutting edge clean for best performance and to
reduce the risk of injury. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect
appliance cord periodically and if damaged, have it repaired by authorized service facility.
Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and
free from oil and grease.
• DISCONNECT APPLIANCES. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply when not in
use, before servicing, and when changing accessories such as blades and the like.
• AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Donʼt carry plugged-in appliance with finger on
switch. Be sure switch is off when plugging in.
• EXTENSION CORDS. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. Cord insulation must
be intact with no cracks or deterioration. Plug connectors must be undamaged. When using an
extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An
undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and
overheating, which can shorten the life of the motor. The table shows the correct size to use
depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge.
The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets
120V
0-25
26-50
51-100
101-150
Volts
Total Length of Cord in Feet
(0-7,6m) (7,6-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-45,7m)
240V
0-50
51-100
101-200
201-300
(0-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-60,9m) (60,9-91,4m)
More
Not more
American Wire Gauge
Ampere Rating
Than
Than
0
-
6
18
16
16
14
6
-
10
18
16
14
12
10
-
12
16
16
14
12
12
-
16
14
12
Not Recommended
•
indicates the Edger is “DOUBLE INSULATED”
• OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock,
use only with an extension cord intended for outdoor use, such as an extension cord of type
SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-A, or SJTOW-A.
• GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI) protection should be provided on the
circuits or outlets to be used for the gardening appliance. Receptacles are available having
built in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety.
• STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate appliance
when you are tired, ill or under the influence of any drugs or alcohol.
• 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 conditions 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.
• REPAIRS AND SERVICE. Repairs, maintenance and any adjustments not specified in this
manual should be performed by Black & Decker authorized service centers or other qualified
service organizations, always using identical replacement parts.
• USE OF ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS. The use of any accessory or attachment
not recommended for use with this appliance could be hazardous. Note: Refer to the
accessory section of this manual for further details.
ADDITIONAL WARNINGS FOR EDGERS
1. Keep guard in place.
2. Keep blade area clean.
DANGER:
Risk of injury. Keep hands and feet away from blade and cutting area.
WARNING:
When using the edger, stones, pieces of metal and other objects can be thrown out at high
speed by the blade. The tool and guard are designed to reduce the danger. However, the fol-
lowing special precautions should be taken:
1. Wear safety glasses or other eye protection, gloves, long pants and substantial footwear.
2. Make sure that other persons and pets are at least 100 feet away.
3. Always stand to left side of main handle.
4. Before Landscaping or Trenching, check for buried electrical cables.
5. To reduce the risk of rebound (ricochet) injury, work going away from any nearby solid
object such as a wall, steps, large stone, tree, etc. Use great care when working close to
solid objects or into the wind, and, where necessary, do edging or trimming by hand.
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