Specific Safety Rules; Batteries And Chargers - Black + Decker YARDMASTER BCASHT80 Instruction Manual

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
Service
• Tool service must be performed only by qualified
repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed
by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
See Repairs.
• 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 electric shock or injury.

Specific Safety Rules

• Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when
performing an operation where the cutting tool
may contact hidden wiring. Contact with a "live" wire
will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock
the operator.
The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The
symbols and their definitions are as follows:
V ......................... volts
Hz ....................... hertz
min ..................... minutes
or DC ...... direct current
...................... Class I Construction
(grounded)
.../min .............. per minute
BPM .................... beats per minute
IPM ..................... impacts per minute
RPM .................... revolutions per
minute
sfpm ................... surface feet per
minute
SPM .................... strokes per minute
A ......................... amperes
W ........................ watts
or AC ........... alternating current
or AC/DC .... alternating or
direct current

BATTERIES AND CHARGERS

The battery pack is not fully charged out of the carton.
Before using the battery pack and charger, read the
safety instructions below and then follow charging
procedures outlined. When ordering replacement battery
packs, be sure to include the catalog number and voltage.
Your tool uses a BLACK+DECKER charger. Be sure to read all
safety instructions before using your charger. Consult the
chart at the end of this manual for compatibility of chargers
and battery packs.
...................... Class II
Construction
(double insulated)
n o ....................... no load speed
n ......................... rated speed
...................... earthing terminal
..................... safety alert symbol
..................... visible radiation
..................... wear respiratory
protection
..................... wear eye
protection
..................... wear hearing
protection
..................... read all
documentation
CSPM .................. cut strokes per
minute
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Important Safety Instructions for All
Battery Packs

WARNING:
and all instructions for the battery pack, charger
and power tool. Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious injury.
• Do not charge or use the battery pack in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust. Inserting or removing the battery
pack from the charger may ignite the dust or fumes.
• NEVER force the battery pack into the charger. DO
NOT modify the battery pack in any way to fit into
a non-compatible charger as battery pack may
rupture causing serious personal injury. Consult
the chart at the end of this manual for compatibility of
batteries and chargers.
• Charge the battery packs only in designated
BLACK+DECKER chargers.
• DO NOT splash or immerse in water or other liquids.
• Do not store or use the tool and battery pack in
locations where the temperature may reach or
exceed 104 °F (40 °C) (such as outside sheds or metal
buildings in summer). For best life store battery packs in
a cool, dry location.
NOTE: Do not store the battery packs in a tool with
the trigger switch locked on. Never tape the trigger
switch in the ON position.
• Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it is
severely damaged or is completely worn out. The
battery pack can explode in a fire. Toxic fumes and
materials are created when lithium ion battery packs
are burned.
• If battery contents come into contact with the skin,
immediately wash area with mild soap and water. If
battery liquid gets into the eye, rinse water over the open
eye for 15 minutes or until irritation ceases. If medical
attention is needed, the battery electrolyte is composed of
a mixture of liquid organic carbonates and lithium salts.
• Contents of opened battery cells may cause
respiratory irritation. Provide fresh air. If symptoms
persist, seek medical attention.

WARNING:
may be flammable if exposed to spark or flame.

WARNING:
to open the battery pack for any reason. If the battery
pack case is cracked or damaged, do not insert into
the charger. Do not crush, drop or damage the battery
pack. Do not use a battery pack or charger that has
received a sharp blow, been dropped, run over or
damaged in any way (e.g., pierced with a nail, hit
English
Read all safety warnings
Burn hazard. Battery liquid
Fire hazard. Never attempt
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