User manual BLACK & DECKER GTC1845L-QW

[. . . ] Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries. [. . . ] u Injuries caused by prolonged use of a tool. When using any tool for prolonged periods ensure you take regular breaks. U Health hazards caused by breathing dust developed when using your tool (example:- working with wood, especially oak, beech and MDF. ) N Wear safety glasses or goggles when operating this tool. Wear ear protection when operating this tool. Do not expose the tool to rain or high humidity. 98 Directive 2000/14/EC guaranteed sound power. Electrical safety Additional safety instructions for batteries and chargers Batteries u Never attempt to open for any reason. U Do not store in locations where the temperature may exceed 40 °C. U Charge only at ambient temperatures between 10 °C and 40 °C. U Charge only using the charger provided with the tool. U When disposing of batteries, follow the instructions given in the section "Protecting the environment". Vibration The declared vibration emission values stated in the technical data and the declaration of conformity have been measured in accordance with a standard test method provided by EN 60745 and may be used for comparing one tool with another. The declared vibration emission value may also be used in a preliminary assessment of exposure. The vibration emission value during actual use of the power tool can differ from the declared value depending on the ways in which the tool is used. The vibration level may increase above the level stated. When assessing vibration exposure to determine safety measures required by 2002/44/EC to protect persons regularly using power tools in employment, an estimation of vibration exposure should consider, the actual conditions of use and the way the tool is used, including taking account of all parts of the operating cycle such as the times when the tool is switched off and when it is running idle in addition to the trigger time. Chargers u Use your BLACK+DECKER charger only to charge the battery in the tool with which it was supplied. Other batteries could burst, causing personal injury and damage. p Do not attempt to charge damaged batteries. 6 (Original instructions) $ + # u ENGLISH Use The charger is intended for indoor use only. Your charger is double insulated; therefore no earth wire is required. [. . . ] u NiCd , NiMH and Li-Ion batteries are recyclable. Place the battery(s) in a suitable packaging to ensure that the terminals cannot be short-circuited. Take them to any authorised repair agent or a local recycling station. U Do not short-circuit the battery terminals. [. . . ]