Black & Decker BDCMTO Instruction Manual page 21

f Disconnect power before using tool near live
wires or where there may be hidden wiring. Cutting
accessory contacting a "live" wire may make exposed
metal parts of the power tool "live" and could give the
operator an electric shock." Always check for hidden
wiring, gas lines, or other utilities before performing
any material cutting or removal operations with the tool.
f Wait for the cutter to stop before setting the tool
down. An exposed cutter may engage the surface
leading to possible loss of control and serious injury.
f Do not operate this tool for long periods of time.
Vibration caused by the operating action of this tool
may cause permanent injury to fingers, hands, and
arms. Use gloves to provide extra cushion, take
frequent rest periods, and limit daily time of use.
f Always hold the tool firmly with both hands for
maximum control. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. This enables better control of the power
tool in unexpected situations.
f Do not restart the cutting operation in the
workpiece. Let the tool reach full speed and carefully
re-enter the cut.
f Do not "jam" the cut-off saw blade or apply
excessive pressure. Do not attempt to make an
excessive depth of cut.
f Keep your hands away from cutting area. Do not
reach under the material being cut.
f Do not use dull or damaged blades. Bent blade can
break easily or cause kickback. Exercise extreme
caution when handling the accessories. The accessories
are very sharp. Wear protective gloves when changing
cutting accessories. Accessories become hot after
prolonged usage.
f Before scraping, check workpiece for nails. If
there are nails, either remove them or set them well
below intended finished surface. Striking a nail with
accessory edge could cause the tool to jump.
f Do not wet sand with this tool. Liquids entering the
motor housing are an electrical shock hazard.
f Never work in area which is soaked with a liquid,
such as a solvent or water, or dampened such as
newly applied wallpaper. There is an electrical
shock hazard when working in such conditions with
a power tool and heating of the liquid caused by
scraping action may cause harmful vapors to be
emitted from workpiece.
f Do not use sandpaper intended for larger sanding
pads. Larger sandpaper will extend beyond the
sanding pad causing snagging, tearing of the paper or
kick-back. Extra paper extending beyond the sanding
pad can also cause serious lacerations.
Warnings! Always use safety glasses. Everyday
eyeglasses are not safety glasses. Also use face or dust
mask. Always wear certified safety equipment:
f ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CPA Z94.3),
f ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,
f NOSH/OSHA 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 NOSH/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.
Precautions to take when sanding paint
1. Sanding of lead based paint is not recommended
due to the difficulty of controlling the contaminated
dust. The greatest danger of lead poisoning is to
children and pregnant women.
2. Since it is difficult to identify whether or not a paint
contains lead without a chemical analysis, we
recommend the following precautions when sanding
any paint.
Personal safety
1. No children or pregnant women should enter the work
area where the paint sanding is being done until all
clean up is completed.
2. A dust mask or respirator should be worn by all
persons entering the work area. The filter should
be replaced daily or whenever the wearer has
difficulty breathing. See your local hardware store for
the proper N.I.O.S.H. approved dust mask.
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