Black & Decker FireStorm FS18AL Instruction Manual page 4

90517816 FS18AL 4/2/07
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLUORESCENT
AREA LIGHTS
WARNING: Burn hazard. Do not operate flashlight or charger near flammable liquids
or in gaseous or explosive atmospheres. Internal sparks may ignite fumes causing
personal injury.
WARNING: Shock Hazard. Always remove battery before replacing the lamp.
Replace bulb with same type rated 13 Watts. Such preventative safety measures
reduce the risk of personal injury.
WARNING: The lens gets very hot during use. To reduce the risk of burns, do not
touch hot lens. To reduce the risk of fire, keep away from combustible materials while in
operation.
• To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when an appliance is used
near children.
• Only use attachments recommended or sold by the manufacturer.
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not put light in water or other liquid. Do not
place or store appliance where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
• Use only the charger supplied by the manufacturer to recharge.
• During or immediately after use, don't lay area light flat on lens surface.
• Replace broken bulb in a well ventilated area.
• Don't touch lens surface when tube is lit or immediately after use.
• Handle light with care around any flammable surface.
• If fluorescent tube has been lit, let it cool for several minutes before changing tube.
• Vision may be impaired when looking directly into fluorescent light.
• Do not expose light or charger to wet or damp areas. Do not expose light or charger to
rain or snow.
• Do not wash light or charger with water or allow water to get inside light or charger.
• While light is in use, do not cover with cloth or other flammable materials due to
increased risk of fire.
• Do not operate without lens cover assembly attached.
• For indoor use only.
• Do not hang the unit on anything that could become electrically "live".
CAUTION: When not in use, place tool on its side on a stable surface where it
will not cause a tripping or falling hazard. Some tools with large battery packs will
stand upright on the battery pack but may be easily knocked over.
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm.
Recycle or dispose of light bulb in accordance with applicable state regulations. If light
bulb breaks, thoroughly wash hands and any other surface contacted.
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:
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.
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