Black & Decker KW712-QS Manual

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5ENGLISH3. Personal safetya. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use commonsense when operating a power tool. Do not use a powertool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs,alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention whileoperating power tools may result in serious personal injury.b. Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eyeprotection. Protective equipment such as dust mask,non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection usedfor appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.c. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is inthe off-position before connecting to power sourceand/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch orenergising power tools that have the switch on invitesaccidents.d. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turningthe power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached toa rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.e. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance atall times. This enables better control of the power tool inunexpected situations.f. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery.Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from movingparts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caughtin moving parts.g. If devices are provided for the connection of dustextraction and collection facilities, ensure these areconnected and properly used. Use of dust collection canreduce dust-related hazards.4. Power tool use and carea. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power toolfor your application. The correct power tool will do thejob better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.b. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn iton and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled withthe switch is dangerous and must be repaired.c. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or thebattery pack from the power tool before making anyadjustments, changing accessories, or storing powertools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk ofstarting the power tool accidentally.d. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children anddo not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool orthese instructions to operate the power tool. Power toolsare dangerous in the hands of untrained users.e. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or bindingof moving parts, breakage of parts and any othercondition that may affect the power tools operation.If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use.Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.Intended useYour BLACK+DECKER planer has been designed for planing wood,wood products and plastics. The tool is intended for hand-helduse. This tool is intended for consumer use only.Safety instructionsGeneral power tool safety warnings@ Warning! Read all safety warnings and allinstructions. Failure to follow the warnings andinstructions listed below may result in electric shock,fire and/or serious injury.Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.The term "power tool" in all of the warnings listed below refersto 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 areasinvite accidents.b. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gasesor dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite thedust or fumes.c. Keep children and bystanders away while operatinga power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.2. Electrical safetya. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modifythe plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugswith earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugsand matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.b. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfacessuch as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators.There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body isearthed or grounded.c. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electricshock.d. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying,pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord awayfrom heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damagedor entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.e. When operating a power tool outdoors, use anextension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cordsuitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.f. If operating a power tool in a damp location isunavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD)protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk ofelectric shock.