Black & Decker AST15 Original Instructions Manual page 6

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c. Disconnect the plug from the power source
and/or the battery pack from the power tool
before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
d. Store idle power tools out of the reach of
children and do not allow persons unfamiliar
with the power tool or these instructions
to operate the power tool. Power tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment
or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts
and any other condition that may affect the
power tools operation. If damaged, have the
power tool repaired before use. Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
f. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Prop-
erly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to bind and are easier to
control.
g. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits
etc. in accordance with these instructions,
taking into account the working conditions
and the work to be performed. Use of the
power tool for operations different from those
intended could result in a hazardous situation.
5. Service
a. Have your power tool serviced by a qualifi ed
repair person using only identical replace-
ment parts. This will make sure that the safety
of the power tool is maintained.
Additional power tool safety warnings
Warning! Additional safety warnings for
grinding, sanding, wire brushing, polishing
or abrasive cutting-off operations
This power tool is intended to function as

a grinder, sander, wire brush, polisher or
cut-off tool. Read all safety warnings, in-
structions, illustrations and specifi cations
provided with this power tool. Failure to follow
all instructions listed below may result in electric
shock, fi re and/or serious injury.
Operations for which the power tool was not

designed may create a hazard and cause
personal injury.
Do not use accessories which are not spe-

cifi cally designed and recommended by the
tool manufacturer.
Just because the accessory can be attached to
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your power tool, it does not assure safe opera-
tion.
The rated speed of the accessory must be at

least equal to the maximum speed marked
on the power tool. Accessories running faster
than their rated speed can break and fl y apart.
The outside diameter and the thickness of

your accessory must be within the capacity
rating of your power tool. Incorrectly sized
accessories cannot be adequately guarded or
controlled.
The arbour size of wheels, fl anges, backing

pads or any other accessory must properly
fi t the spindle of the power tool. Accessories
with arbour holes that do not match the mounting
hardware of the power tool will run out of bal-
ance, vibrate excessively and may cause loss
of control.
Do not use a damaged accessory. Before

each use inspect the accessory such as
abrasive wheels for chips and cracks, back-
ing pad for cracks, tear or excess wear, wire
brush for loose or cracked wires. If power
tool or accessory is dropped, inspect for
damage or install an undamaged accessory.
After inspecting and installing an accessory
and run the power tool at maximum no-load
speed for one minute. Damaged accessories
will normally break apart during this test time.
Wear personal protective equipment. De-

pending on application, use face shield,
safety goggles or safety glasses. As appro-
priate, wear dust mask, hearing protectors,
gloves and workshop apron capable of stop-
ping small abrasive or workpiece fragments.
The eye protection must be capable of stopping
fl ying debris generated by various operations.
The dust mask or respirator must be capable of
fi ltering particles generated by your operation.
Prolonged exposure to high intensity noise may
cause hearing loss.
Keep bystanders a safe distance away from

work area. Anyone entering the work area
must wear personal protective equipment.
Fragments of workpiece or of a broken acces-
sory may fl y away and cause injury beyond
immediate area of operation.
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping

surfaces, because the sanding belt / sand-
ing base may contact its own cord. Cutting
a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of
the power tool "live" could give the operator an
electric shock.