Black & Decker BDCI202 Instruction Manual

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SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONSIt is important for you to read and understand this manual.The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTINGPROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information.DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, willresult in death or serious injury.WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, couldresult in death or serious injury.CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, mayresult in minor or moderate injury.NOTICE: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardoussituation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.General Power Tool Safety WarningsWARNING! Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow thewarnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded)power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.1) Work area safetya) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presenceof flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignitethe dust or fumes.c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractionscan cause you to lose control.2) Electrical safetya) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Donot use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodifiedplugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes,radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock ifyour body is earthed or grounded.c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power toolwill increase the risk of electric shock.d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unpluggingthe power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable foroutdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a ground faultcircuit interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the risk ofelectric shock.3) Personal safetya) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating apower tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influenceof drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating powertools may result in serious personal injury.b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protectiveequipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protectionused for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position beforeconnecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying thetool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power toolsthat have the switch on invites accidents.2