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DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE,
first contact your local BLACK+DECKER office
or nearest authorized service center.
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.
Warning! Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Caution! Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Notice! Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in property damage.
The following are explanations of important safety
hazard pictorials in this manual.
1. Read and understand the instruction manual.
2. Fire hazard.
3. Explosion hazard.
4. Respiratory hazard.
5. Electric shock hazard.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS: To reduce the risks of fire
or explosion, electrical shock and the injury to persons,
read and understand all instructions included in this
manual. Be familiar with the controls and the proper usage
of the equipment.
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This product is intended for household use only.
Warning! Fire or explosion
hazard. Solvent and spray material
fumes can explode or ignite. Severe
injury or property damage can occur.
To avoid these risks, take the following
preventions:
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Exhaust and fresh air introduction must be provided to
keep the air within the spray area free from
accumulation of flammable vapors.
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Avoid all ignition sources such as static electricity
sparks, open flames, pilot lights, hot objects, lit
tobacco products, and sparks from connecting and
disconnecting power cords or working light switches.
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Fire extinguishing equipment must be present and in
good working order.
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Follow the material and solvent manufacturer´s safety
precautions and warnings.
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Do not spray flammable or combustible materials near
an open flame or sources of ignition such as lit
tobacco products, motors, and electrical equipment.
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Know the contents of the spray materials and their
cleaning solvents. Read all Material Safety Data Sheets
(MSDS) and container labels provided with the spray
materials and solvents. Follow the spray material and
solvent manufacturer´s safety instructions.
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Do not use materials with a flashpoint higher than 60°C
(140°F). Flashpoint is the temperature that a fluid can
produce enough vapors to ignite (see coating supplier).
Warning! Explosion hazard due to
incompatible materials. Severe injury or
property damage can occur.
To avoid these risks, take the following preventions:
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Do not use bleach.
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Do not use halogenated hydrocarbon solvents such as
methylene chloride and 1,1,1-trichloroethane. They are
not compatible with aluminum and may cause an
explosion. If you are unsure of a material´s compatibility
with aluminum, contact your coating supplier.
Warning! Hazardous vapors. Spray
materials, solvents, and other materials can be
harmful if inhaled or come in contact with the
body. Vapors can cause severe nausea, fainting,
or poisoning.
To avoid these risks, take the following preventions:
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Use a respirator or mask if vapors can be inhaled.
Read all instructions supplied with the mask to be sure
it will provide the necessary protection.
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Wear protective eyewear.
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Wear protective clothing as required by coating
manufacturer.
Warning! ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD.
May cause severe injury.
