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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 appliance in damp or wet locations. Don’t use appliances in the rain.
•STORE IDLE APPLIANCES INDOORS. When not in use, appliance should be stored indoors in a dry place.
•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.
•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.
•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.
•CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the appliance, 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 appliance if switch does not turn it on and off.
•DO NOT OPERATE portable electric appliances near flammable liquids or in gaseous or explosive atmospheres. Motors in these tools normally spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.
SAFETY GUIDELINES / DEFINITIONS
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.
CAUTION: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION. When using tools or equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury. Improper operation, maintenance or modification of tools or equipment could result in serious injury and property damage. There are certain applications for which tools and equipment are designed. Black & Decker strongly recommends that this product NOT be modified and/or used for any application other than for which it was designed. Read and understand all warnings and operating instructions before using any tool or equipment.
WEATHER RADIO SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: This product should not be the only source of information for
WARNING: The Weather Radio in this unit is designed to receive NOAA weather and other emergency alerts as listed in this manual and communicate these alerts to you. You may not receive or clearly hear these alerts under any of, but not limited to, the following circumstances:
•Improper setup (Unit not in Alert Mode, or turned on): make sure that the unit is turned ON and the Alert LCD indicator is lit (see page 5 for Weather Radio instruction).
•Volume is too low: adjust the volume to an audible level using the Volume Control Knob.
•The internal batteries are dead: recharge the unit using the AC charging method.
•Lost or poor reception, which can be attributed to any of the following:
a)Improper antenna setup. To ensure you get the best available reception extend the
b)Improper tuner setup. To ensure you are always tuned in to receive the NOAA alerts check the National Weather Service website at www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/nwrbro for the signal frequency in your area. If you are
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on the correct frequency and fail to get a signal, check that you have power and/or try placing the radio close to a window.
c)Your location is out of range from a weather radio transmitter; the broadcast range from the weather radio transmitter is approximately 40 miles. The effective range depends on such things as terrain and quality of the receiver and indoor/outdoor antenna. Log onto http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/nwrbro.htm to see which frequency best serves your area.
d)Metal structure; to improve the radio’s ability to receive NOAA broadcast; do not place the unit near any large obstructions or metal surfaces such as refrigerators, metal cabinets, etc. In metal structures, such as mobile homes, reception is difficult because the metal structure impedes the transmission of monitor waves, in this case, place the radio close to a window to improve reception.
e)Radio frequency interference; some electronics may cause radio frequency interference such as
f)The tuner has drifted off the weather channel station.
•If there is excessive background noise while monitoring alerts; or when the alert comes on, adjust the volume using the Volume Control Knob or relocate the unit to a better location where you can hear the weather broadcast without risk of interference from background noise.
•If you are out of audible range of or far away from the unit; or if there is an obstruction between you and the radio, be sure to check the unit for warnings periodically or remain close enough (within hearing range) to clearly hear and understand the alerts.
WARNING: To ensure to continuously monitor alerts from NOAA while the unit is in alert mode, the unit should be checked periodically to confirm its functionality and for loss of reception; also check for loss of reception after moving the unit to a different location; also check for loss of reception after moving the unit to a different location or
•Test Warnings from NOAA: All National Weather Services periodically transmit test signals. Some stations broadcast a test signal every week on Wednesday between 11 AM and 1 PM, while others test more often, the NWS may also broadcast System demonstrations. You can find out when your local NWS broadcasts test signals by calling the NOAA National Weather Service Forecast Office (listed under “Weather” in the Federal Government section of the telephone book.) During the weekly test signal, the local NWS will give a list of counties covered by their transmitter.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: This product or its power cord contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defect or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
WARNING: DO NOT disassemble the unit and NEVER attempt to operate the unit without the bulb and housing in place. Other than the 9 “C” size dry cell batteries, there are no
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK:
•Do not operate unit if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way. Do not disassemble the unit; take it to a qualified service technician when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire, and will void warranty.
•Use of an attachment not supplied, recommended or sold by manufacturer specifically for use with this unit may result in a risk of electrical shock and injury to persons.
•NEVER SUBMERGE THIS UNIT IN WATER; do not expose it to rain, snow or use when wet.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE:
•All halogen lights give off heat:
–Do not touch lens while operating.
–Keep combustibles away from spotlight lens. Extreme heat can cause fires.
–Never place the light
•Never look directly into the light or shine the light into another person’s eyes.
•Keep sharp objects away from lens — it is glass and can break.
•Do not immerse spotlight in water.
•Do not drop or throw spotlight. It contains glass and a sealed lead acid battery.
•Do not open the unit’s main body — there are no
•DO NOT expose to extreme heat or flames.
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