User manual BLACK & DECKER NHT518

[. . . ] Disconnect the damaged electrical cord or line from the power source. If in doubt, call an electrician or the electrical contractor for assistance. Failure to heed this Danger will result in serious personal injury and possibly death. Do not operate hedge trimmer when you are tired. [. . . ] CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury, charge only Black & Decker Power Packs. Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Black & Decker may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting charger. Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire, electric shock or electrocution. Two-wire cords can be used with 2-wire or 3-wire extension cords. Only round jacketed extension cords should be used, and we recommend that they be listed by Underwriters Laboratories (U. If the extension is to be used outside, the cord must be suitable for outdoor use. Any cord marked for outdoor use can also be used for indoor work. An extension cord must have adequate wire size (AWG or American Wire Gauge) for safety, and to prevent loss of power and overheating. The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cable; that is, 16 gauge has more capacity than 18 gauge. When using more than one extension to make up the total length, be sure each extension contains at least the minimum wire size. Use only the supplied charger when charging your unit. The use of any other charger could damage the battery or create a hazardous condition. There are no customer serviceable parts inside. Return to any authorized Black & Decker service center. DO NOT incinerate battery packs even if they are severely damaged or completely worn out. A small leakage of liquid from the battery cells may occur under extreme usage, charging or temperature conditions. However, if the outer seal is broken and this leakage gets on your skin: a. If the battery liquid gets in your eyes, flush them with clean water for a minimum of 10 minutes and seek immediate medical attention. [. . . ] To find your local service location, refer to the yellow page directory under "Tools--Electric" or call: 1-800-544-6986 or visit www. Warrants this product for two years against any defects in material or workmanship. The defective product will be replaced or repaired at no charge in either of two ways. The first, which will result in exchanges only, is to return the product to the retailer from whom it was purchased (provided that the store is a participating retailer). [. . . ]