Safety Guidelines - Black & Decker LSW20 Instruction Manual

Safety G uidelines - Definitions ................................................. 2
General Safety W arnings & Instructions forallTools . .............. 2
Components ............................................................................. 4
Important Safety I nstructions forBattery C hargers .................. 4
Important Safety I nstructions forBattery P acks . ...................... 5
Charging Procedure ................................................................. 6
Installing/Removing Battery P ack ............................................ 7
Assembly ................................................................................. 8
Operation ................................................................................. 8
Accessories .............................................................................. 8
Maintenance ............................................................................ 8
Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 9
Service I nformation .................................................................. 9
Full T wo-Year Home Use Warranty .......................................... 9
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The
information it con{ains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and
PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help
you recognize this information.
ZLDANGER:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, wilt result in death or senous injury.
z._WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
z_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.
WARNING: TO REDucE RISK oF INJURY:
• 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:
When using an electric toot, basic
safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire,
electric shock, and personal injury, including the following.
WARNING:
Some dust created by this product
contains 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 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.
• READ and follow all instructions.
• A BATTERY OPERATED UNIT with integral batteries or a