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ENGLISH (Original instructions) Intended use Your Black & Decker cordless pole pruner has been designed for pruning trees. This tool is intended for consumer use only. Your Black & Decker charger has been designed for charging Black & Decker batteries of the type supplied with this tool. Safety instructions General power tool safety warnings Warning! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
(Original instructions) e. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tools operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools. f. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control. g. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.
ENGLISH (Original instructions) Safety of others ♦♦ This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for the their safety. ♦♦ Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
(Original instructions) Additional safety instructions for batteries and chargers Batteries ♦♦ Never attempt to open for any reason. ♦♦ Do not expose the battery to water. ♦♦ Do not expose the battery to heat. ♦♦ Do not store in locations where the temperature may exceed 40°C. ♦♦ Charge only at ambient temperatures between 10°C and 40°C. ♦♦ Charge only using the charger provided with the appliance/tool. Using the wrong charger could result in an electric shock or overheating of the battery.
ENGLISH (Original instructions) ♦♦ Slide the collar (14) down and rotate it clockwise until it is fully tightened. Warning! Periodically check the connections to ensure that they are tightened securely. Extending the saw head (fig. D) The maximum reach can be achieved by fitting the extension tube (10) between the saw head (4) and the handle (3). ♦♦ Align the groove on the outside of the coupling end of the handle (3) with the tongue on the inside of the coupling end of the extension tube (10).
(Original instructions) ♦♦ Guide the tool through the branch using light pressure. When cutting heavy branches, where a partial cut may splinter and damage the tree, proceed as follows: -- Make the first cut 15 cm from the tree trunk on the underside of the limb. Use the top of the guide bar (6) to make this cut. -- Cut one third through the diameter of the limb. Then cut down from the top.
ENGLISH (Original instructions) Protecting the environment Technical data GPC1820L H1 Separate collection. This product must not be disposed of with normal household waste. Should you find one day that your Black & Decker product needs replacement, or if it is of no further use to you, do not dispose of it with household waste. Make this product available for separate collection. Separate collection of used products and packaging allows materials to be recycled and used again.
(Original instructions) EC declaration of conformity MACHINERY DIRECTIVE GPC1820L Black & Decker declares that these products described under “technical data” are in compliance with: 2006/42/EC, EN 60745-1 These products also comply with directive 2004/108/EC. For more information, please contact Black & Decker at the following address or refer to the back of the manual. The undersigned is responsible for compilation of the technical file and makes this declaration on behalf of Black & Decker.
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