Black & Decker 7114 - Manual (Page 2)

1. IMPORTANT INFORMATION
SAFETY RULES FOR POWER TOOLS
1. KNOW YOUK POWER TOOL — Read owner's manual carefully. Learn
its applications and limitations as well as the specific potential
hazards peculiar to this tool.
2. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN» Cluttered areas and benches invite
accidents.
3. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT, Don't expose power tools to
rain. Don't use power tool in damp or wet locations. And keep work
area well lit.
4. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept safe distance
from work area.
5. STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be stored In dry,
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 designed.
7. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or attachment to do the
job of a heavy duty tool.
8. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. No loose clothing or jewelry to get caught
in moving parts. Rubber gloves and footwear are recommended
when working outdoors.
9. USE SAFETY GLASSES with most tools. Also face or dust mask if
cutting operation is dusty.
10. DON'T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by cord or yank it to dis­
connect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil and sharp edges.
11. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hoid 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 at all times, and
clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for
lubricating and changing accessories.
14. DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before servicing; when
changing accessories such as blades, bits, cutters, etc.
15. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES, Form habit of check
ing to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from
tool before turning it on.
16. AVOID ACCIDENTAL 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 suitable for use outdoors and so marked.
18. DO NOT OPERATE portable electric tools in gaseous or explosive
^ atmospheres. Motors in these tools normally spark, and the sparks
TT^ght Ignite fumes.
CAUTION: When drilling into walls, floors or wherever “live" electrical
wires may be encountered, DO NOT TOUCH THE CHUCK OR ANY FRONT
METAL PARTS OF THE DRILL! Hold the Drill only by the plastic handle to
prevent electric shock if you drill into a “live" wire.