Intended Use; Safety Instructions - Black & Decker BPGP1518 Original Instruction

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Do not return this product to the
store,
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nearest authorized service center.

Intended use

Your BPGP1518 heavy-duty polisher has been
designed for polishing painted or unfi nished metal,
fi berglass, and composite surfaces in professional
applications. Common examles of use include
but are not limited to: auto/marine/RV/motorcycle
detailing and fi nish correction, boat construction
and repair, and metal or concrete fi nishing.
DO NOT use under wet conditions or in the
presence of fl ammable liquids or gases.
General safety rules
Warning! Read and understand
all instructions. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below, may result
in electric shock, fi re and/or serious
personal injury.
Save these instructions

Safety instructions

General power tool safety warnings.
Warning! Read all safety warnings and
all instructions. Failure to follow the
warnings and instructions listed below
may result in electric shock, fi re and/or
serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference. The term "power tool" in all of the
warnings listed below refers to your mains
operated (corded) power tool or battery operated
(cordless) power tool.
1. Work area safety
a. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
and dark areas invite accidents.
b. Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
fl ammable liquids, gases or dust. Power
tools create sparks which may ignite the dust
or fumes.
c. Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can
cause you to lose control.
2. Electrical safety
a. Power tool plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify the plug in any way. Do
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not use any adapter plugs with earthed
(grounded) power tools. Unmodifi ed plugs
and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric
shock.
b. Avoid body contact with earthed or
grounded surfaces such as pipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is
an increased risk of electric shock if your body
is earthed or grounded.
c. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
d. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord
for carrying, pulling or unplugging the
power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil,
sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or
entangled cords increase the risk of electric
shock.
e. When operating a power tool outdoors, use
an extension cord suitable for outdoor use.
Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces
the risk of electric shock.
f. If operating a power tool in a damp location
is unavoidable, use a residual current
device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an
RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.
Note: The term "Residual Curent Device
(RCD)" can be replaced by "Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)" or by "Earth
Leakage Circuit Breaker (ELCB)".
3. Personal safety
a. Stay alert, watch what you are doing
and use common sense when operating
a power tool. Do not use a power tool while
you are tired or under the infl uence of
drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating power tools may
result in serious personal injury.
b. Use personal protective equipment. Always
wear eye protection. Protective equipment
such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes,
hard hat, or hearing protection used for
appropriate conditions will reduce personal
injuries.
c. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure
the switch is in the off-position before
connecting to power source and/or battery
pack, picking up or carrying the tool.
Carrying power tools with your fi nger on the
switch or energising power tools that have the
switch on invites accidents.
d. Remove any adjusting key or wrench
before turning the power tool on. A wrench