Safety Guidelines - Definitions - Black & Decker LSWV36 Instruction Manual

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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.
notice:
Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
important Safety warningS & inStructionS
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 tool, 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.
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warning:
read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
• a Battery operated unit with integral batteries or a
separate battery pack must be recharged only with the specified
charger for the battery. A charger that may be suitable for one type
of battery may create a risk of fire when used with another battery.
• uSe Battery operated unit onLy with specifically designated
battery pack. Use of any other batteries may create a risk of fire.
• avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is in the locked or off
position before inserting battery pack. Carrying units with your
finger on the switch or inserting the battery pack into a unit with the
switch on invites accidents.
• do not use unit if switch does not turn it on or off. A unit that cannot
be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
• diSconnect battery pack from unit or place the switch in the
locked or off position before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing the unit. Such preventative safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the unit accidentally.
• aLwayS wear eye protection – Wear safety glasses
or goggles at all times when this unit is in use. Also use face or
dust mask. Safety glasses are available at extra cost at your local
BLACK+DECKER Service Center or authorized service facility.
• do not place outlet of sweeper near eyes or ears when operating.
• Store idLe unitS. When not in use, the unit should be stored in
a dry, high or locked-up place - out of reach of children.
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