Residual Risks; Electrical Safety - Black & Decker REVJ12C Manual

Use clamps or another practical way to secure and
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support the workpiece to a stable platform.
Holding the workpiece by hand or against your body
leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control.
Keep hands away from cutting area. Never reach
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underneath the work piece any reason. Do not insert
fingers or thumb into the vicinity of the reciprocating blade
and blade clamp. Do not stabilize the saw by gripping the
shoe.
Keep blades sharp. Dull or damaged blades may cause
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the saw to swerve or stall under pressure. Always use the
appropriate type of saw blade for the workpiece material
and type of cut.
When cutting pipe or conduit, make sure that they are
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free from water, electrical wiring, etc.
Do not touch the workpiece or the blade immediately
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after operating the tool. They can become very hot.
Be aware of hidden hazards, before cutting into walls,
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floors or ceilings, check for the location of wiring and
pipes.
The blade will continue to move after releasing the
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switch. Always switch the tool off and wait for the saw
blade to come to a complete standstill before putting the
tool down.
Warning! Contact with, or inhalation of dusts arising from
cutting applications may endanger the health of the operator
and possible bystanders. Wear a dust mask specifically
designed for protection against dust and fumes and ensure
that persons within or entering the work area are also
protected.
The intended use is described in this instruction manual.
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The use of any accessory or attachment or performance
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of any operation with this tool other than those
recommended in this instruction manual may present a
risk of personal injury and/or damage to property.
Safety of others
This tool is not intended for use by persons (including
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children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
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play with the appliance.

Residual risks

Additional residual risks may arise when using the tool which
may not be included in the enclosed safety warnings. These
risks can arise from misuse, prolonged use etc.
Even with the application of the relevant safety regulations
and the implementation of safety devices, certain residual
(Original instructions)
risks can not be avoided. These include:
Injuries caused by touching any rotating/moving parts.
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Injuries caused when changing any parts, blades or
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accessories.
Injuries caused by prolonged use of a tool. When using
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any tool for prolonged periods ensure you take regular
breaks.
Impairment of hearing.
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Health hazards caused by breathing dust developed when
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using your tool (example:- working with wood, especially
oak, beech and MDF.)
Labels on tool
The following pictograms along with the date code are shown
on the tool:
Warning! To reduce the risk of injury, the user
must read the instruction manual.
Additional safety instructions for batteries
Batteries
Never attempt to open for any reason.
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Do not expose the battery to water.
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Do not store in locations where the temperature may
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exceed 40 °C.
Charge only at ambient temperatures between 10 °C and
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40 °C.
Charge only using the charger provided with the tool.
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When disposing of batteries, follow the instructions given
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in the section "Protecting the environment".
Do not attempt to charge damaged
batteries.

Electrical safety

Your charger is double insulated; therefore no
earth wire is required. Always check that the
mains voltage corresponds to the voltage on the
rating plate. Never attempt to replace the charger
unit with a regular mains plug.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
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manufacturer or an authorised BLACK+DECKER Service
Centre in order to avoid a hazard.
Warning! Never attempt to replace the charger unit with a
regular mains plug.
Features
The tool includes some or all of the following features.
1. Variable speed trigger switch
2. Lock-off button
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