Black & Decker 1VPX 90521888 - Manual (Page 2)

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GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR
ALL APPLIANCES
READ A L L I N S T R U C T I O N S
WARNING! Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed
below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
• AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. 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 dry, and high or locked-up place – out of reach of children.
• 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 OPERATE portable electric tools near flammable liquids or in gaseous or
explosive atmospheres. Certain components in these tools normally spark, and the
sparks might ignite fumes.
• EXTENSION CORDS. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When
using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your
product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in
loss of power and overheating. The following table shows the correct size to use
depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next
heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.
• OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is used outdoors, use only
extension cords intended for use outdoors and so marked.
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