Safety Guidelines - Definitions; Important Safety Instructions; General Safety Warnings And Instructions - Black & Decker VEC156BD Instruction Manual

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void user' s authority to operate the
equipment.
SAFETY GUIDELINES / DEFINITIONS
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.
CAUTION: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in property damage.
RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION. When using tools or equipment, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury. Improper operation, maintenance or
modification of tools or equipment could result in serious injury and property damage. There are
certain applications for which tools and equipment are designed. Manufacturer strongly recommends
that this product NOT be modified and/or used for any application other than for which it was
designed. Read and understand all warnings and operating instructions before using any tool or
equipment.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: This product or its power cord contains lead, a chemical known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defect or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Read all instructions before operating product. Failure to follow all instructions listed
below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE UV
RADIATION, OR INJURY TO PERSONS:
• Lighted lamp is HOT.
• Turn off/unplug and allow to cool before replacing the Halogen bulb.
• Halogen bulb gets HOT quickly!
• Do not touch the bulb at any time when operating.
• Only contact switch/plug when turning on.
• Do not touch hot lens or enclosure.
• Do not remain in light if skin feels warm.
• Use only with a 6 volt/55 watt or smaller halogen bulb.
• When changing bulb, use a soft cloth. Oil from skin may damage bulb.
• Do not operate the spotlight with a missing or damaged lens or enclosure.
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WARNING – WHEN USING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, BASIC PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS
BE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
• To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when the spotlight is used near children.
• Use only attachments recommended or sold by the manufacturer.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK:
• Charge indoors only.
• NEVER ATTEMPT TO USE THE BUILT-IN 120 VOLT AC CHARGER AND THE 12 VOLT DC CHARGING
ADAPTER FOR CHARGING SIMULTANEOUSLY.
• Do not put the spotlight in water or other liquid. Do not place or store the spotlight where it can fall
or be pulled into water or become wet.
• Do not clean this appliance with a water spray or the like.
• Use only the charger supplied by the manufacturer to recharge.
• When an extension cord is used:
– The marked rating of the detachable power supply cord or extension cord should be at least as
great as the electrical rating of this appliance.
– The cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can
be tripped over, snagged, or pulled on unintentionally (especially by children).
– The extension cord should be kept dry and off the ground.
– 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. The following table shows the
correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the
next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.
– When tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords intended for use outdoors and so marked.
MINIMUM GAGE FOR CORD SETS
Volts
120V 0-25
(0-7.6m)
240V 0-50
(0-15.2m)
Ampere Rating
0'-25'
More Not more
Than Than
0 - 6 18
6 - 10 18
10 - 12 16
12 - 16 14
WARNING: FIRE HAZARD: Never contact combustible material to the lens and never tape or tie the
switch in the on position.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE:
• All halogen lights give off heat:
– Do not touch lens while operating.
– Keep combustibles away from spotlight lens. Extreme heat can cause fires.
– Never place the light face down on any surface when lit, charging or not in use. Never store the
light face down on any surface.
• Never look directly into the light or shine the light into another person's eyes.
• Keep sharp objects away from lens — it is glass and can break.
• Do not immerse spotlight in water.
• Do not expose this unit to extremely high temperatures.
• Do not drop or throw spotlight. It contains glass and a sealed lead acid battery.
• After charging/recharging, disconnect charging adapter or extension cord and wait 5 minutes before
use.
• Do not crush, cut, pull or expose charging adapter cords to extreme heat.
• Position charging adapter cords so they do not become entangled or become a safety hazard. Keep
charging adapter cords away from sharp edges.
Total Length of Cord in Feet
26-50 51-100 101-150
(7.6-15.2m) (15.2-30.4m) (30.4-45.7m)
51-100 101-200 201-300
(15.2-30.4m) (30.4-60.9m) (60.9-91.4m)
Extension Cord Length
26'-50' 51 '-100 ' 101' -150 '
American Wire Gage (AWG)
16 16 14
16 14 12
16 14 12
12 Not Recommended
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