Safety Of Others; Residual Risks; Safety Warnings And Instructions - Black & Decker BCS601 Instruction Manual

support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding
the work by hand or against your body leaves it
unstable and may lead to loss of control.
f Keep hands away from cutting area. Never reach
underneath the material for any reason. Hold front
of saw by grasping the contoured gripping area. Do
not insert fingers or thumb into the vicinity of the
reciprocating blade and blade clamp. Do not stabilize
the saw by gripping the shoe.
f Keep blades sharp. Dull blades may cause the saw to
swerve or stall under pressure.
f Use extra caution when cutting overhead and pay
particular attention to overhead wires which may
be hidden from view. Anticipate the path of falling
branches and debris ahead of time.
f When cutting pipe or conduit ensure that they are free
from water, electrical wiring, etc.
Warning! ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday
eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also use face
or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR
CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
f ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3),
f ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,
f NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection.
Warning! Some dust created by power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities
contains chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
f lead from lead-based paints,
f crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products, and
f arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
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.
f 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. Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved
respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure.
Direct particles away from face and body.
Warning! Always wear proper personal hearing
protection that conforms to ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) during use.
Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from
this product may contribute to hearing loss.

SAFETY OF OTHERS

f This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
f Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.

RESIDUAL RISKS

Additional residual risks may arise when using the tool
which may not be included in the enclosed safety warnings.
These risks can arise from misuse, prolonged use etc.
Even with the application of the relevant safety regulations
and the implementation of safety devices, certain residual
risks cannot be avoided. These include:
f Injuries caused by touching any rotating/moving parts.
f Injuries caused when changing any parts, blades or
accessories.
f Injuries caused by prolonged use of a tool. When
using any tool for prolonged periods ensure you take
regular breaks.
f Impairment of hearing.
f Health hazards caused by breathing dust developed
when using your tool (example: working with wood,
especially oak, beech and MDF).

SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS

BATTERIES
The battery pack is not fully charged out of the carton.
Before using the battery pack, read the safety instructions
below and then follow charging procedures outlined. When
ordering replacement battery packs, be sure to include the
catalog number and voltage.
Important safety instructions for all battery
packs
Warning! Read all safety warnings and all instructions
for the battery pack, and power tool. Failure to follow the
warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious injury.
f Do not charge or use the battery pack in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust. Inserting or removing the
charging cable from the battery pack may ignite the
dust or fumes.
f NEVER force the battery pack into cable insertion
or tool insertion. DO NOT modify the battery pack in
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