Safety Guidelines - Definitions - Black & Decker LSW36 Instruction Manual

safety guidelines - definitions

It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it
contains relates to protecting YOUr SAFeTY and PreVeNTING PrOBLeMS.
The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information.
danger:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
warning:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
caution:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
notice:
Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.
iMportant safety warnings & instructions
warning:
• Before any use, be sure everyone using this unit reads and
understands all safety instructions and other information
contained in this manual.
• Save these instructions and review frequently prior to use and in
instructing others.
• Do not point unit discharge at self or bystanders.
• Keep long hair and loose clothing away from openings and moving parts.
warning:
safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire,
electric shock, and personal injury, including the following.
warning:
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects
or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• compounds in fertilizers
• compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides
• arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber
TO reDUCe rISk OF INjUrY:
When using an electric tool, basic
Some dust created by this product contains
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved
safety equipment such as dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic particles.
READ AnD unDERstAnD ALL InstRuCtIOns BEFORE usInG.
general safety warnings and
instructions for all tools
• read and follow all instructions.
• a battery operated unit with integral batteries or a
separate battery pack must be recharged only with the specified
charger for the battery. A charger that may be suitable for one type
of battery may create a risk of fire when used with another battery.
• use battery operated unit only with specifically designated
battery pack. Use of any other batteries may create a risk of fire.
• avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is in the locked or off
position before inserting battery pack. Carrying units with your finger
on the switch or inserting the battery pack into a unit with the switch
on invites accidents.
• do not use unit if switch does not turn it on or off. A unit that cannot
be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
• disconnect battery pack from unit or place the switch in the
locked or off position before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing the unit. Such preventative safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the unit accidentally.
• always wear eye protection – Wear safety glasses or
goggles at all times when this unit is in use. Also use face or
dust mask. Safety glasses are available at extra cost at your local
BLACk+DeCker Service Center or authorized service facility.
• do not place outlet of sweeper near eyes or ears when operating.
• store idle units. When not in use, the unit should be stored
in a dry, high or locked-up place - out of reach of children.
• don't overreacH. keep proper footing and balance at all
times.
• Maintain unit witH care. keep unit clean for best and safest
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