Specific Safety Rules - Black & Decker RD1440 Instruction Manual

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making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or
storing the tool. Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the tool accidentally.
• Store idle tools out of reach of
children and other untrained
persons. Tools are dangerous in the
hands of untrained users.
• When battery pack is not in
use, keep it away from other
metal objects like: paper
clips, coins, keys, nails,
screws or other small metal
objects that can make a
connection from one terminal
to another. Shorting the battery
terminals together may cause sparks,
burns, or a fire.
• Maintain tools with care.
Keep cutting tools sharp and
clean. Properly maintained tools,
with sharp cutting edge are less likely
to bind and are easier to control.
• Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, and any
other condition that may
affect the tool's operation. If
damaged, have the tool
serviced before using. Many
accidents are caused by poorly
maintained tools.
• Use only accessories that are
recommended by the
manufacturer for your model.
Accessories that may be suitable for
one tool may create a risk of injury
when used on another tool.
SERVICE
• Tool service must be
performed only by qualified
repair personnel. Service or
maintenance performed by unqualified
personnel may result in a risk of injury.
• When servicing a tool, use
only identical replacement
parts. Follow instructions in
the Maintenance section of
this manual. Use of unauthorized
parts or failure to follow Maintenance
Instructions may create a risk of shock
or injury.
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

• Hold tool by insulated
gripping surfaces when
performing an operation
where the cutting tool may
contact hidden wiring or its
own cord. Contact with a "live" wire
will make exposed metal parts of the
tool "live" and shock the operator.
• When working on a ladder or
• Avoid prolonged contact with
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on scaffolding be sure to lay
the tool down on its side when
not in use. Some tools with large
battery packs will stand upright but
may be easily knocked over.
WARNING: Some dust created by
power sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling, and other construction
activities contains chemicals known to
cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Some examples of
these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and
cement and other masonry products,
and
• arsenic and chromium from
chemically-treated lumber. (CCA)
Your risk from these exposures varies,
depending on how often you do this
type of work. To reduce your exposure
to these chemicals: work in a well
ventilated area, and work with
approved safety equipment, such as
those dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic
particles.
dust from power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling,
and other construction
activities. Wear protective
clothing and wash exposed
areas with soap and water.
Allowing dust to get into your mouth,
eyes, or lay on the skin may promote
absorption of harmful chemicals.