Black & Decker Fire Storm 90524442 - Manual (Page 6)

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on the cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge
number, the heavier the cord.
15. SECURE THE WORKPIECE. Use clamps or a vise to hold the workpiece when practical. Loss of control of a workpiece
can cause injury.
16. FEED THE WORKPIECE AGAINST THE DIRECTION OF THE ROTATION OF THE BLADE, CUTTER, OR ABRASIVE SURFACE.
Feeding it from the other direction will cause the workpiece to be thrown out at a high speed.
17. DON’T FORCE THE WORKPIECE ON THE MACHINE. Damage to the machine and/or injury may result.
18. DON’T OVERREACH. Loss of balance can make you fall into a working machine, causing injury.
19. NEVER STAND ON THE MACHINE. Injury could occur if the tool tips, or if you accidentally contact the cutting tool.
20. NEVER LEAVE THE MACHINE RUNNING
UNATTENDED. TURN THE POWER OFF. Don’t leave the machine until it comes to a complete stop. A child or visitor could be injured.
21. TURN THE MACHINE “OFF”, AND DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOURCE before installing or removing
accessories, before adjusting or changing set-ups, or when making repairs. An accidental start-up can cause injury.
22. MAKE YOUR WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF WITH PADLOCKS, MASTER SWITCHES, OR BY REMOVING STARTER
KEYS. The accidental start-up of a machine by a child or visitor could cause injury.
23. STAY ALERT, WATCH WHAT YOU ARE DOING, AND USE COMMON SENSE. DO NOT USE THE MACHINE WHEN
YOU ARE TIRED OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR MEDICATION. A moment of inattention
while operating power tools may result in injury.
24. THE DUST GENERATED by certain woods and wood products can be injurious to your health. Always operate
machinery in well-ventilated areas, and provide for proper dust removal. Use wood dust collection systems whenever
possible.