Scorpion Saw user manual
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Warning! When using electric tools, the following basic safety precautions should always be taken to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. Read all these instructions before attempting to operate the product and save this booklet.
For safe operation:
•Keep the work area clean. Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.
•Consider the work area environment. Do not expose the power tool to rain and do not use in damp or wet locations. Keep the work area well lit. Do not use
the power tool where there is a risk to cause fire or explosion.
•Guard against electric shock. Avoid body contact, where possible, with earthed or grounded surfaces (e.g. pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators).
•Keep children away. Do not let visitors touch the tool or extension cord. All visitors should be kept away from the work area.
•Store idle tools. When not in use, tools should be stored in a dry, high or locked place, out of reach of children.
•Do not force the tool. It will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was intended.
•Use the right tool. Do not force small tools or attachments to do the job of a heavy duty tool. Do not use the tool for purposes not intended; for example, do not use a circular saw or Scorpion Saw to cut tree limbs or logs.
•Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery as they can be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and
Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
•Use safety glasses. Use a face or dust mask as well, if the operation is dusty or if the tool is being used in enclosed spaces.
•Do not abuse the cord. Never carry the tool by its cord or yank it to disconnect it from the socket. Keep the cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges.
•Secure the work. Use clamps or a vice to hold the work. It is safer than using a hand and it frees both hands to operate the tool.
•Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
•Maintain the tool with care. Keep a cutting tool sharp and clean for better and safer performance. Follow the instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect the tools cord periodically and, if damaged, have repaired by an authorised service facility. Inspect the extension cord periodically and replace if damaged. Keep the handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
•Disconnect the tool when not in use, before servicing and when changing accessories such as blades, bits and cutters.
•Avoid unintentional starting. Do not carry a
•Use an outdoor extension cord. When a tool is used outdoors, only use an extension cord intended for outdoor use and so marked.
•Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, use common sense and do not operate the tool when tired.
•Check damaged parts. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine whether it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, free running of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorised service centre unless otherwise indicated in the product booklet. Have defective switches replaced by an authorised service centre. Do not use the tool if the switch does not turn it on and off.
•Warning! The use of any accessory or attachment, other than recommended in the product booklet, may present a risk of personal injury.
•Have the tool repaired by a qualified person. The electrical tool is in accordance with the relevant safety requirements. Repairs should only be carried out by qualified persons using original spare parts, otherwise, this may result in considerable danger to the user.
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Additional safety instructions for Australia and New Zealand
•This appliance is not intended for use by young or infirm persons without supervision. Children must be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
•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.
DOUBLE INSULATION
The tool is double insulated. This means that all the external metal parts are electrically insulated from the mains power supply. This is done by placing insulation barriers between the electrical and mechanical components making it unnecessary for the tool to be earthed.
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