User manual BLACK & DECKER CD450

[. . . ] Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term "power tool" in all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. 1) Work area safety a) Keep work area clean and well lit. cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. [. . . ] Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: · lead from lead-based paints , · Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and · arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber (CCA). Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles. ⷠAvoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals. WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/or disperse dust, which may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury. CAUTION: Wear appropriate hearing protection during use. Conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss. 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. CAUTION: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage. The label on your tool may include the following symbols. Revolutions or reciprocations per minute MOTOR Be sure your power supply agrees with nameplate marking. Lower voltage will cause loss of power and can result in over-heating. All Black & Decker tools are factory-tested; if this tool does not operate, check the power supply. [. . . ] ⷠPlace the sheet onto the sanding base, making sure that the holes in the sheet (if applicable) line up with the holes in the base. ⷠInsert the edge of the sanding sheet into the front paper clamp as shown. While keeping a slight tension on the sheet, insert the rear edge of the sheet into the rear paper clamp. Always hold the tool with two hands as shown in figure E. [. . . ]