Important Safety Instructions - Black & Decker LSWV36 Instruction Manual

• DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
• MAINTAIN UNIT WITH CARE. Keep unit clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for proper maintenance.
• do not attempt to repair the sweeper. To assure product safety
and reliability, repairs, maintenance, and adjustments should be
performed by BLACK+DECKER service centers or authorized
service centers, always using BLACK+DECKER replacement parts.
• do not operate sweeper in a gaseous or explosive atmosphere.
Motors in these units normally spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.
• avoid dangerouS environmentaL conditionS – Do not
use electric units in damp or wet locations. Don't use the unit in the rain.
• Stay aLert - Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.
Do not operate unit when you are tired.
• USE THE RIGHT UNIT – Do not use this unit for any job except
that for which it is intended.
• uSe eXtra care when cleaning on stairs.
• do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when
used by or near children. Not recommended for use by children.
• do not attempt to clear clogs from unit without first removing battery.
• uSe onLy as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's
recommended attachments.
• do not put any objects into openings. Do not use with any
opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair and everything that
may reduce air flow.
• keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from
openings and moving parts.
• do not immerse any part of the unit in liquid.
• do not handle charger, including charger plug, and charger
terminals with wet hands.
• KEEP CHILDREN, BYSTANDERS AND ANIMALS AWAY from
the work area a minimum of 30 feet (10 meters) when starting or
operating the unit.
• INSPECT THE AREA before using the unit. Remove all debris and
hard objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can ricochet, be
thrown, or otherwise cause injury or damage during operation.
• uSe onLy charger supplied by the manufacturer to recharge.
• eXerciSe care in handling batteries in order not to short the
battery with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets and
keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns.
• do not open or mutiLate the batteries. Released
electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin.
It may be toxic if swallowed.
• DO NOT CHARGE the unit outdoors.
warning:
To reduce the risk of electrical shock; do not
expose to rain, do not use on wet surfaces. Store indoors.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
V ...................... volts
Hz .................... hertz
min ................... minutes
or DC ...... direct current
.................... Class I Construction
(grounded)
.................... Class II Construction
(double insulated)
............... Read instruction manual before use
.................... Use proper respiratory protection
.................... Use proper eye protection
.................... Use proper hearing protection

important Safety inStructionS

fOR BATTERY CHARGERS
This manual contains important safety instructions for battery chargers.
• Before using charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings
on charger, battery pack, and product using battery pack.
warning:
Shock hazard. Do not allow any liquid to get inside charger.
warning:
Burn hazard. To reduce the risk of injury, charge
3
A ......................amperes
W .....................watts
or AC ........alternating current
n o ....................no load speed
....................earthing terminal
..................safety alert symbol
.../min or rpm...revolutions or
reciprocation per minute