Black & Decker LDX112 instruction manual General Power Tool Safety Warnings

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

WARNING!Failure to follow the warnings andReadinstructionsall safetymaywarningsresult in electricand instrushock,tionsfire.and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated(corded) power tool or battery-operated(cordless) power tool.

1) Work area safetyCluttered or dark areas invite accidents. a) Keep work area clean and well lit.

b) Do not operate power tools in explosive. Poweratmtoolssphcreateres,sparkssuch aswhichin themaypresenceignite

theof flammabledust or fumesliquids,. gases or dustDistractions c) canKeepcausechildrenyou toandlosebystanderscontrol. away while operating a power tool.

2) Electrical safety
	a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do
	not use any adapter p ugs 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,
	radiat rs, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if
	your body is earthed or grounded.
	c) Do not expos 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 c	away from heat,	il, sha p edges or moving parts.
	Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
	e) When operating a power tool outd ors, 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 ground fault
	cir u t interrupter (GFCI) protected supply.		Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of
	electric shock.
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 r tired or under the influence
	of drugs, alcohol or medicati . 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
	ool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools
	connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the
	that have the switch on invites accidents.
	wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in
	d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the p wer tool on. A
	personal injury.	per footing and balance at all times. This enables
	e) Do not overreach. Keep pr
	better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
	and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be
	f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery.Keep y ur r, clothing
	caught in moving parts.
	f cilities, nsure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection
	g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection
4)	can reduce dust-related hazards.
	Power tool use and care
	The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
	a) Do not force th p wer to	l. Use the co rect power tool for y ur appl cation.
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