Service; Specific Safety Rules; Charging The Drill; Chart For Minimum Wire Size (Awg) Of Extension Cords - Black & Decker CD961 Instruction Manual

manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may
be suitable for one tool may create a risk of injury
when used on another tool.

Service

• Tool service must be performed only by qualified
repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed
by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury.
• When servicing a tool, use only identical replace-
ment parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance
section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or
failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create
a risk of shock or injury.

Specific Safety Rules

• Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when
performing an operation where the cutting tool may
contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with
a "live" wire will also make exposed metal parts of
the tool "live" and shock the operator.
The label on your tool may include the following
symbols.
V volts
A amperes
Hz hertz
W watts
min minutes
alternating current
direct current
n o
no load speed
Class II Construction
earthing terminal
safety alert symbol
.../min revolutions or reciprocations per minute
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing,
grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains
chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and
other masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
(CCA)
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how
often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to
these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work
with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks
that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

Charging the Drill

1. This manual contains important safety and operating
instructions.
2. Before using battery charger, read all instructions
and cautionary markings on (1) battery charger,
(2) battery, and (3) product using battery.
3. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury, charge only
Black & Decker Power Packs. Other types of batteries
may burst causing personal injury and damage.
4. Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
5. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by
Black & Decker may result in a risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury to persons.
6. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull
by plug rather than cord when disconnecting charger.
7. Make sure cord is located so that it will not be
stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to
damage or stress.
8. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely
necessary. Use of improper extension cord could
result in a risk of fire, electric shock or electrocution.
a. Two-wire cords can be used with 2-wire or 3-wire exten-
sion cords. Only round jacketed extension cords should
be used, and we recommend that they be listed by
Underwriters Laboratories (U.L.). If the extension is to be
used outside, the cord must be suitable for outdoor use.
Any cord marked for outdoor use can also be used for
indoor work. The letters "W" or "WA" on the cord jacket
indicate that the cord is suitable for outdoor use.
b. An extension cord must have adequate wire size
(AWG or American Wire Gauge) for safety, and to
prevent loss of power and overheating. The smaller
the gauge number of the wire, the greater the
capacity of the cable; that is, 16 gauge has more
capacity than 18 gauge. When using more than one
extension to make up the total length, be sure each
extension contains at least the minimum wire size.
Chart for minimum wire size
(AWG) of Extension Cords
Nameplate rating AMPS – 0 – 10.0
Total Extension Cord Length (ft)
25 50 75
Wire Gauge
18 18 16
9. Use only the supplied charger when charging your
drill. The use of any other charger could damage the
drill or create a hazardous condition.
E N G L I S H
100 125 150
16 14 14
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