General Safety Rules - Black & Decker BDMS100 Instruction Manual

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING THIS EQUIPMENT. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in
1. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ THE
INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING
THE MACHINE. Learning the machine's
application, limitations, and specific hazards will
greatly minimize the possibility of accidents and
injury.
2. USE CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT. Eye
protection equipment should comply with ANSI
Z87.1 standards, hearing equipment should
comply with ANSI S3.19 standards, and dust
mask protection should comply with
MSHA/NIOSH certified respirator standards.
Splinters, air-borne debris, and dust can cause
irritation, injury, and/or illness.
3. DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear tie, gloves, or
loose clothing. Remove watch, rings, and other
jewelry. Roll up your sleeves. Clothing or jewelry
caught in moving parts can cause injury.
4. DO NOT USE THE MACHINE IN A
DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. The use of
power tools in damp or wet locations or in rain
can cause shock or electrocution. Keep your
work area well-lit to prevent tripping or placing
arms, hands, and fingers in danger.
5. MAINTAIN ALL TOOLS AND MACHINES IN PEAK
CONDITION. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and
safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating
and changing accessories. Poorly maintained tools and
machines can further damage the tool or machine
and/or cause injury.
6. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before using the
machine, check for any damaged parts. Check
for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, and any other
conditions that may affect its operation. A guard
or any other part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced. Damaged parts
can cause further damage to the machine and/or
injury.
7. KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.
8. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. Your shop is
a potentially dangerous environment. Children and
visitors can be injured.
9. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL
STARTING. Make sure that the switch is in the
"OFF" position before plugging in the power cord.
In the event of a power failure, move the switch
to the "OFF" position. An accidental start-up can
cause injury.
10. USE THE GUARDS. Check to see that all guards
are in place, secured, and working correctly to
prevent injury.
11. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES
BEFORE STARTING THE MACHINE. Tools,
scrap pieces, and other debris can be thrown at
high speed, causing injury.
12. USE THE RIGHT MACHINE. Don't force a

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury or property damage.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
machine or an attachment to do a job for which it
was not designed. Damage to the machine
and/or injury may result.
13. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use
of accessories and attachments not recom-
mended by Black & Decker may cause damage
to the machine or injury to the user.
14. USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. 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. See the Extension Cord Chart
for the correct size depending 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 vise
when you cannot secure the workpiece on the
table and against the fence by hand or when your
hand will be dangerously close to the blade (within
6").
16. DON'T FORCE THE WORKPIECE ON THE
MACHINE. Damage to the machine and/or injury
may result.
17. DON'T OVERREACH. Loss of balance can make
you fall into a working machine, causing injury.
18. NEVER STAND ON THE MACHINE. Injury could occur
if the tool tips, or if you accidentally contact the cutting
tool.
19. NEVER LEAVE THE MACHINE RUNNING
UNATTENDD. TURN THE POWER OFF . Don't leave
the machine until it comes to a complete stop. A child or
visitor could be injured.
20. 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.
21. 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.
22. 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.
23. 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.
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