Black & Decker MT1203B instruction manual

clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects that can make a

connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may

cause sparks, burns, or a fire.

• Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools,

with sharp cutting edge are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

• Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other

condition that may affect the tool’s operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced

before using.Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.

• Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model.

Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may create a risk of injury when used on

another tool.

Service

• Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or

maintenance performed by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury.

• When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the

Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow

Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of shock or injury.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

•Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the

cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a "live" wire will

make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator.

• KEEP HANDS AWAYfrom cutting area. Never reach underneath the material for any rea-

son. Hold front of saw by grasping the contoured gripping area. Do not insert fingers or thumb

into the vicinity of the reciprocating blade and blade clamp. Do not stabilize the saw by grip-

ping the shoe.

• When working on a ladder or on scaffolding be sure to lay the tool down on its side

when not in use. Some tools with large battery packs will stand upright but may be easily

knocked over.

• KEEPBLADES SHARP. Dull blades may cause the saw to swerve or stall under pressure.

WARNING:Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other

construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other

reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

• lead from lead-based paints,

• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and

• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber. (CCA)

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To

reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with

approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter

out microscopic particles.

•Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and

other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with

soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may promote

absorption of harmful chemicals.

CAUTION:Wear appropriate hearing protection during use. Under some conditions and

duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.

The label on your tool may include the following symbols.

V ..........................volts A..........................amperes

Hz ........................hertz W ........................watts

min........................minutes ......................alternating current

......................direct current no........................no load speed

..........................Class II Construction ........................earthing terminal

........................safety alert symbol .../min..................revolutions or

reciprocations

per minute

BATTERY CAP INFORMATION

Battery storage and carrying caps are provided for use whenever the battery is out of the tool

or charger. Remove cap before placing battery in charger or tool.

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

GENERALSAFETY RULES - FOR ALLBATTERY OPERATED TOOLS

WARNING! READ AND UNDERSTAND ALLINSTRUCTIONS.

Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious

personal injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Work Area

•Keep your work area clean and well lit.Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents.

•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.

•Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool.

Distractions can cause you to lose control.

Electrical Safety

•Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tool. Keep cord away from

heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately.

Damaged cords may create a fire.

•Abattery operated tool with integral batteries or a separate battery pack must be

recharged only with the specified charger for the battery. Acharger that may be suitable

for one type of battery may create a risk of fire when used with another battery.

•Use battery operated tool only with specifically designated battery pack. Use of any

other batteries may create a risk of fire.

Personal Safety

•Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power

tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or

medication.A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious

personal injury,

•Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your

hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts.Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair

can be caught in moving parts. Air vents cover moving parts and should be avoided.

•Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is in the locked or off position before

inserting battery pack.Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or inserting the battery

pack into a tool with the switch on invites accidents.

•Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on.A wrench or a key that is

left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.

•Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and

balance enable better control of the tool in unexpected situations.

•Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes,

hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions.

Tool Use and Care

•Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable

platform.Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of

control.

•Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the

job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.

•Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off.A tool that cannot be controlled with the

switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

•Disconnect battery pack from tool or place the switch in the locked or off position

before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such

preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

•Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools are

dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

•When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects like: paper

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•Charge battery for 9 hours before first use. For more information see “CHARGING

THE POWER PACK”.