Safety Guidelines - Definitions - Black & Decker Matrix BDEDMT Instruction Manual

SAfeTy GuIdelINeS - defINITIoNS

It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to protecting
YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize
this information.
dANGeR:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING:
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION:
result in minor or mod er ate injury.
NOTICE:
Used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
General Power Tool Safety
Warnings
Read all safety
WARNING:
warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
SAve All WARNINGS ANd
INSTRucTIoNS foR fuTuRe
RefeReNce
The term "power tool" in the warnings
refers to your mains-operated (corded)
power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.
SAve TheSe INSTRucTIoNS
1) WoRk AReA SAfeTy
a) keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b) do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable 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 not use any adapter plugs
with earthed (grounded) power tools.
Unmodified 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
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
Indicates a potentially haz ard ous situation which, if not avoided, may
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
ground fault circuit interrupter (GfcI)
protected supply. Use of a GFCI
reduces the risk of electric shock.
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 influence 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, nonskid 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 finger
on the switch or energizing power tools
that have the switch on invites accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench
before turning the power tool on.
A wrench or a key left attached to a
rotating part of the power tool may result
in personal injury.
e) do not overreach. keep proper
footing and balance at all times. This
enables better control of the power tool
in unexpected situations.
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