Black & Decker 9013 - Manual (Page 3)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: When using Electric Tools, basic safety precautions shouid aiways be
followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, inciuding the
foliowing:
NOTE: The following safety instructions contain some references that only make sense for
corded tools. Although your new drill is cordless, it's a good practice to review all of the
instructions.
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1. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.
2. CONSIDER WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT. Don’t expose power tools to rain. Don’t
use power tools in damp or wet locations. Keep work area well lit.
3. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK. Prevent body contact with grounded sur­
faces. For example: pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.
4. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept away from work area. Do not let
visitors contact tool or extension cord.
5. STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be stored in dry, and high or
locked-up place - out of reach of children.
6. DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
intended.
7. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force small tool or attachment to do the job of a heavy-duty
tool. Don’t use tool for purpose not intended, for example, don’t use circular saw for
cutting tree iimbs or logs.
8. DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in
moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended when working
outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain iong hair.
9. USE SAFETY GLASSES. Aiso use face or dustmask if cutting operation is dusty.
10. DON’T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by cord or yank it to disconnect from
receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
11. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work. It’s safer than using your hand
and it frees both hands to operate tool.
12. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
13. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safe per­
formance. Follow instructions for iubricating and changing accessories, inspect tool
cords periodically and if damaged have repaired by authorized service facility. Inspect
extension cords periodicaliy and replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and
free form oil and grease.
14. DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before servicing, and when changing
accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters.
15. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that
keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
16. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Don’t carry plugged-in tool with finger on
switch. Be sure switch is off when plugging in.
17. OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is used outdoors, use only
extension cords intended for use outdoors and so marked.
18. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate tool
when you are tired.
19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that
is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and
perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its
operation. A guard or other part that is defective should be properly repaired or
replaced by an authorized service center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this
instruction manual. Have defective switches replaced by authorized service center. Do
not use tooi if switch does not turn it on and off.
20. DO NOT OPERATE portabie electric tools near flammable liquids or in gaseous or
explosive atmospheres. Motors in these tools normally spark, and the sparks might
ignite fumes.
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