Black & Decker LGC120 Instruction Manual page 3

• USE THE RIGHT APPLIANCE – Do not use this unit for any job
except that for which it is intended.
WARNING:
some dust created by this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of
these chemicals are:
• compounds in fertilizers
• compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides
• arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved
safety equipment such as dust masks that are specially designed
to filter out microscopic particles.
• DAMAGE TO APPLIANCE – If you strike or become entangled
with a foreign object, stop tool immediately, check for damage and
have any damage repaired before further operation is attempted.
Do not operate with a broken tine.
• MAINTAIN APPLIANCES WITH CARE – Keep cutting edge
clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Keep
handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS – Before further use of the unit, a
shroud 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. Any part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center
unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this manual.
• KEEP SHROUD IN PLACE AND IN WORKING ORDER.
• BEFORE STARTING GARDEN CULTIVATOR, check the soil
and remove any large stones, twigs and so forth. Keep checking to
make sure the area is clear as you work.
• IF YOU ENCOUNTER AN OBSTRUCTION during work despite all
of these precautions, turn off the Cultivator. Remove battery prior
to attempting to remove the obstruction.
• Keep tine area clean.
WARNING:
Oscillating tines. Keep at a safe distance.
BATTERY RELATED WARNINGS
• A BATTERY OPERATED UNIT with integral batteries or a
separate battery pack must be recharged only with the specified
charger for the battery. A charger that may be suitable for one
type of battery may create a risk of fire when used with another
battery.
• USE BATTERY OPERATED UNIT ONLY with specifically
designated battery pack. Use of any other batteries may create a
risk of fire.
• DO NOT USE OR CHARGE battery in rain.
• USE ONLY the supplied charger.
• REMOVE BATTERY before servicing, cleaning or removing
material from the cultivator. Remove battery from your cultivator
and carry by the front handle when not in use.
• ExERCISE CARE in handling batteries in order not to short the
battery with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets and
keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns.
• DO NOT OPEN OR MUTILATE the batteries. Released
electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin.
It may be toxic if swallowed.
symbols
The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The symbols and
their definitions are as follows:
V ............... volts
Hz ............. hertz
min ............ minutes
or DC direct current
............. Class I Construction
(grounded)
.............. Class II Construction
(double insulated)
............ ................Read instruction manual before use
.............. ................Use proper respiratory protection
............. ................Use proper eye protection
.............. ................Use proper hearing protection
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A .......... amperes
W ......... watts
or AC ................. alternating
current
n o ........ no load speed
........ earthing terminal
....... safety alert symbol
.../min or rpm...revolutions or
reciprocation per minute