Operation Manual

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ENGLISH
(Original instructions)
u Always be sure of your footing, particu-
larly on slopes. Do not overreach and
keep your balance at all times.
u Do not pick up matter that may be con-
taminated with ammable or combus-
tible liquids such as gasoline, or use in
areas where they might be present.
u Do not place any objects into the
openings. Never use if the openings
are blocked - keep free of hair, lint,
dust and anything that may reduce the
airow.
Warning! Always use your product
in the manner outlined in this manual.
Your product is designed to be used in an
upright mode and if it is used in any other
way it may result in injury. Never run your
product whilst lying on it’s side or upside
down.
u The operator or user is responsible for
accidents or hazards occurring to other
people or their property.
u Do not carry the appliance by the
cable.
u Always direct the cable to the rear
away from the appliance.
Warning! If a cord becomes damaged
during use, disconnect the supply cord
from the mains supply immediately. Do
not touch the supply cord before discon-
necting the supply.
u Do not use solvents or cleaning uids
to clean your product. Use a blunt
scraper to remove grass and dirt.
u Check the collection bag frequently for
wear or deterioration.
u Replacement fans are available from a
Black & Decker service agent. Use on
Black & Decker recommended spare
parts and accessories.
u Keep all nuts bolts and screws tight to
make sure that the appliance is in a
safe working condition.
Safety of others
u This appliance can be used by children
aged from 8 years and above and
persons with reduced physical, sen-
sory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards
involved. Children shall not play with
the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
u Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
Electrical safety
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This appliance is double insu-
lated; therefore no earth wire is
required. Always check that the
power supply corresponds to the
voltage on the rating plate.
u If the supply cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer or
an authorised Black & Decker Service
Centre in order to avoid a hazard.