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GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL APPLIANCES
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:Read all instructions before operating product. Failure to follow all instructions listed below
may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
•AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS:Don’t use appliances in damp or wet locations. Don’t use appliances in
the rain.
•KEEP CHILDREN AWAY.All visitors should be kept at a distance from work area.
•STORE IDLE APPLIANCES INDOORS.When not in use, appliances should be stored indoors in dr y, and high or
locked-up place – out of reach of children.
•DON’T FORCE APPLIANCE. It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for
which it was designed.
•USE RIGHT APPLIANCE.Do not use the appliance for any job except that for which it is intended.
•DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves
and substantial, non-skid footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.
•USE SAFETY GLASSES AND OTHER SAFETY EQUIPMENT.Use safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields,
complying with applicable safety standards and, when needed, a face shield. Also use face or dust mask if
operation is dusty. This applies to all persons in the work area. Also use a hard hat, hearing protection, gloves,
safety shoes and dust collection systems when specified or required. Safety glasses or the like are available at
extra cost at your local dealer or Black & Decker Service Center.
•DON’T ABUSE CORD.Never carry appliance by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil,
and sharp edges.
•DON’T OVERREACH.Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
•DISCONNECT APPLIANCES.Disconnect the appliance from the power supply when not in use, before
servicing, and when changing accessories such as blades and the like.
•AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING.Don’t carry plugged-in appliance with finger on switch. Be sure switch is off
when plugging in.
•GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI)protection should be provided on the circuits or outlets to be
used. Receptacles are available having built in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety.
•USE OF ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS.The use of any accessory or attachment not recommended for
use with this appliance could be hazardous.
Note: Refer to the accessory section of this manual for further details.
•STAY ALERT.Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired.
•CHECK DAMAGED PARTS.Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment
of moving parts, binding 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 authorized
service center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this instruction manual. Have defective switches replaced
by authorized service center. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on and off.
•DO NOT OPERATEportable electric tools near flammable liquids or in gaseous or explosive atmospheres.
Motors in these tools normally spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.
• OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS.When tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords intended for use outdoors
and so marked.
Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets
Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet
120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150
(0-7,6m) (7,6-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-45,7m)
240V 0-50 51-100 101-200 201-300
(0-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-60,9m) (60,9-91,4m)
Ampere Rating
More Not more American Wire Gage
Than Than
0 - 6 18 16 16 14
6 -101816 14 12
10 -121616 14 12
12 - 16 14 12 Not Recommended
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