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DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE,
first contact your local Black & Decker office
or nearest authorized service center.
Warning!
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to
follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious personal injury.
Warning!
When using electric gardening appliances, basic
safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of
fire, electric shock, and personal injury.
Safety Guidelines/Definitions
It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The
information it contains relates to protecting
Your Safety
and
Preventing Problems.
The symbols below are used to help
you recognize this information.
Danger!
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Atention!
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Warning!
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Warning!
Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result
in property damage.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
General Power Tool Safety Warnings.
Warning! Read all safety warnings and all
instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions listed
below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term "power tool" in all of the warnings listed below
refers to your mains operated (corded) power tool or battery
operated (cordless) power tool.
1. Work Area Safety
a. Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered and dark
areas invite accidents.
b. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases
or dust.
Power tools create sparks which may ignite
the dust or fumes.
c. Keep children and bystanders away while operating
a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
2. Electrical Safety
a. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify
the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with
earthed (grounded) power tools.
Unmodified plugs
and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
b. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces
such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body
is earthed or grounded.
c. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric
shock.
d. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying,
pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away
from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
Damaged
or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
e. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use.
Use of a cord
suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
f.
If operating a power tool in a damp location is
unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD)
protected supply.
Use of an RCD reduces the risk of
electric shock.
Note:
The term "Residual Curent Device (RCD)" can be
replaced by "Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)"
or by "Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker (ELCB)".
3. Personal Safety
a. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common
sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power
tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or medication.
A moment of inattention while
operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
b. Use personal protective equipment. Always wear
eye protection.
Protective equipment such as dust mask,
non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used
for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
c. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is
in the off-position before connecting to power source
and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.
Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or
energising power tools that have the switch on invites
accidents.
d. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning
the power tool on.
A wrench or a key left attached to a
rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
e. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
This enables better control of the power tool
in unexpected situations.
f. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery.
Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving
parts.
Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught
in moving parts.
g. If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used.
Use of these devices can
can reduce dust related hazards.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS