Black & Decker Thunder Volt 1801 - Manual (Page 3)

WARNING: When using Electric Tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed
to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following:
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1. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.
2. CONSIDER WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT. Don’t expose power tools to rain. Don’t
use power tools in damp or wet locations. Keep work area well lit.
3. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK. Prevent body contact with grounded
surfaces. For example: pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.
4. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept away from work area. Do not
let visitors contact tool or cord.
5. STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be stored in dry, and high or
locked-up place—out of reach of children.
6. DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
intended.
7. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force small tool or attachment to do the job of a heavy-duty
tool. Don’t use tool for purpose not intended, for example, don’t use circular saw for
cutting tree limbs or logs.
8. DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in
moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended when
working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
9. USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dustmask if operation is dusty.
10. DON’T ABUSE CORD. Never carry too! by cord or yank it to disconnect from battery
pack. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
11. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work. It’s safer than using your hand
and it frees both hands to operate toot.
12. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
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MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep toots sharp and clean for better and safe
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories, inspect
tool cords periodically and if damaged have repaired by authorized service facility.
Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
14. DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before servicing, and when changing
accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters.
15. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that
keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
16. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Don’t carry plugged-in tool with finger on
switch. Be sure switch is off when plugging in.
17. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate tool
when you are tired.
18. 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 too! if switch does not turn it on and off.
19. DO NOT OPERATE portable electric tools near flammable liquids or in gaseous or
explosive atmospheres. Motors in these tools normally spark, and sparks might ignite
fumes.
CAUTION; When drilling into walls, floors or wherever “live” electrical wires may be
encountered, DO NOT TOUCH THE CHUCK OR ANY FRONT METAL PARTS OF THE
DRILL! Hold the Drill only by the plastic handle to prevent shock if you drill into a “live” wire.
SAVE THESE SAFETY RULES
FOR FUTURE USE.
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