Black & Decker MT1203B User Manual

clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects that can make a
connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may

cause sparks, burns, or a fire.

• Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools,
with sharp cutting edge are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

• Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other
condition that may affect the tool’s operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced
before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.

• Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model.

Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may create a risk of injury when used on
another tool.

Service

• Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or

maintenance performed by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury.

• When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the
Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow

Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of shock or injury.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

• Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the

cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a "live" wire will

make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator.

• KEEP HANDS AWAY from cutting area. Never reach underneath the material for any rea-

son. 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.

• When working on a ladder or on scaffolding be sure to lay the tool down on its side

when not in use. Some tools with large battery packs will stand upright but may be easily
knocked over.

• KEEP BLADES SHARP. Dull blades may cause the saw to swerve or stall under pressure.

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)

Y our 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.

CAUTION: Wear appropriate hearing protection during use. Under some conditions and

duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.

The label on your tool may include the following symbols.

V ..........................volts A..........................amperes

Hz ........................hertz W ........................watts

min........................minutes ......................alternating current

......................direct current

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Class II Construction

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........................safety alert symbol .../min ..................revolutions or

reciprocations
per minute

BATTERY CAP INFORMATION

Battery storage and carrying caps are provided for use whenever the battery is out of the tool
or charger. Remove cap before placing battery in charger or tool.

CAT. NO. MT1203B FORM NO. 610682-00 PRINTED IN CHINA (MAR - 02)

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MT1203B

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

GENERAL SAFETY RULES - FOR ALL BATTERY OPERATED TOOLS

WARNING! READ AND UNDERST AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious

personal injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Work Area

• Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents.

• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of

flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or

fumes.

• Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool.

Distractions can cause you to lose control.

Electrical Safety

• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tool. Keep cord away from
heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately.

Damaged cords may create a fire.

• A battery operated tool with integral batteries or a separate battery pack must be
recharged only with the specified charger for the battery. Acharger that may be suitable

for one type of battery may create a risk of fire when used with another battery.

• Use battery operated tool only with specifically designated battery pack. Use of any
other batteries may create a risk of fire.

Personal Safety

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power
tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious

personal injury,

• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your
hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair

can be caught in moving parts. Air vents cover moving parts and should be avoided.

• Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is in the locked or off position before
inserting battery pack. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or inserting the battery

pack into a tool with the switch on invites accidents.

• Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on.Awrench or a key that is
left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.

• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and
balance enable better control of the tool in unexpected situations.

• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes,
hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions.

Tool Use and Care

• Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable
platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of

control.

• Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the
job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.

• Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off.Atool that cannot be controlled with the
switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

• Disconnect battery pack from tool or place the switch in the locked or off position
before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such

preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

• Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects like: paper

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• Charge battery for 9 hours before first use. For more information see “CHARGING

THE POWER PACK”.

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WARNING! Do not store or carry battery so that metal objects can contact exposed
battery terminals. For example, do not place battery in aprons, pockets, tool boxes, product
kit boxes, drawers, etc. with loose nails, screws, keys, etc. without battery cap. Without
capin place, battery could short circuit causing fire or burns or damage to battery.

SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS: CHARGING THE BATTERY

1. This manual contains important safety and operating instructions.

2. Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) battery

charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using battery.

3. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury, charge only Black & Decker Power Packs.

Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage.

4. Do not expose charger to rain or snow.

5. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Black & Decker may result in a risk of

fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

6. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than cord when dis-

connecting charger.

7. Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise sub-

jected to damage or stress.

8. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of improper

extension cord could result in a risk of fire, electric shock or electrocution.

a. Two-wire cords can be used with 2-wire or 3-wire extension cords. Only round jacketed

extension cords should be used, and we recommend that they be listed by Underwriters
Laboratories (U.L.). If the extension is to be used outside, the cord must be suitable for
outdoor use. Any cord marked for outdoor use can also be used for indoor work. The let­ters "W" or "WA" on the cord jacket indicate that the cord is suitable for outdoor use.

b. An extension cord must have adequate wire size (AWG or American Wire Gauge) for

safety, and to prevent loss of power and overheating. The smaller the gauge number of
the wire, the greater the capacity of the cable; that is, 16 gauge has more capacity than
18 gauge. When using more than one extension to make up the total length, be sure each
extension contains at least the minimum wire size.

CHART FOR MINIMUM WIRE SIZE (AWG)OF EXTENSION CORDS

NAMEPLATE RATING AMPS – 0 – 10.0

Total Extension Cord Length (ft) 25 50 75 100 125 150
Wire Gauge 18 18 16 16 14 14

9. Use only the supplied charger when charging your tool. The use of any other charger

could damage the battery or create a hazardous condition.

10.Use only one charger when charging.

11. Do not attempt to open the charger. There are no customer serviceable parts inside.

Return to any authorized Black & Decker service center.

12.DO NOT incinerate the battery packs even if they are severely damaged or completely

worn out. The batteries can explode in a fire.

13. A small leakage of liquid from the battery cells may occur under extreme usage, charg-

ing or temperature conditions. This does not indicate a failure. However, if the outer seal

is broken and this leakage gets on your skin:
a. Wash quickly with soap and water.
b. Neutralize with a mild acid such as lemon juice or vinegar.
c. If the battery liquid gets in your eyes, flush them with clean water for a minimum of 10

minutes and seek immediate medical attention. MEDICAL NOTE: The liquid is a 25-35%

solution of potassium hydroxide.

CHARGING THE POWER PACK

THE BATTERIES IN YOUR POWER PACK ARE NOT FULLY CHARGED AT THE
FACTORY. BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO CHARGE THEM, THOROUGHLY READ ALL OF
THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

The charger is designed to use standard household 120 volt 60 Hz power.

1. Plug the charger into any standard 120 Volt 60 Hz electrical outlet.

2. Slide the charger onto the battery pack as shown in Figure 1 and let it charge initially for

9 hours. After the initial charge, under normal usage, your power pack should be fully

charged in 3 to 6 hours.

3. Remove pack from the charger and place in product (Figure 2). NOTE: To remove the

battery from the product, press down on the release button on the back of the battery

(Figure3) and pull out.

IMPORT ANT CHARGING NOTES

1. After normal usage, your power pack should be fully charged in 3 to 6 hours. If the power

pack is run-down completely, it may take up to 6 hours to become fully charged. Your

power pack was sent from the factory in an uncharged condition. Before attempting to use

it, it must be charged for at least 9 hours.

2. DO NOT charge the power pack in an air temperature below 40°F or above 105°F. This

is important and will prevent serious damage to the power pack. Longest life and best per-

formance can be obtained if power pack is charged when air temperature is about 75°F.

3. While charging, the charger may hum and become warm to touch. This is a normal con-

dition and does not indicate a problem.

4. If the power pack does not charge properly—(1) Check current at receptacle by plugging

in a lamp or other appliance. (2) Check to see if receptacle is connected to a light switch

which turns power off when you turn out the lights. (3) Move charger and power pack to

a surrounding air temperature of 40°F to 105°F. (4) If the receptacle and temperature are

OK, and you do not get proper charging, take or send the power pack and charger to your

local Black & Decker service center. See Tools Electric in yellow pages.

5. The power pack should be recharged when it fails to produce sufficient power on jobs

which were easily done previously. DO NOT CONTINUE using product with its power

pack in a depleted condition.

6. To prolong power pack life, avoid leaving the power pack on charge for extended periods

of time (over 30 days without use). Although overcharging is not a safety concern, it can

significantly reduce overall power pack life.

7. When the battery is inserted into the charger, the red “Charging Indicator” light will come

on indicating that there is contact between the battery and charger. The light will stay on

as long as the battery is in the charger and the charger is plugged into a working outlet. It

WILL NOT flash, go out or change to a different color when the charging cycle is

complete.

8. The power pack will reach optimum performance after being cycled 5 times during normal

usage. There is no need to run the batteries down completely before recharging. Normal

usage is the best method of discharging and recharging the batteries.

OPERATION

FITTING AND REMOVING INTERCHANGEABLE TOOL HEADS

NOTE: Ensure the forward / reverse switch is in the center (lock off) position.

To install a tool head, align the arrows on both the tool head and the power unit and insert
the head until it clicks into place as shown in Fig. 4. To remove, press the release button and
pull the tool head off. Remove battery from power unit and all accessories from tool

heads before removing or installing.

NOTE: The main body unit (type 2) is equipped with a directional mechanism which allows it
to fit a circular saw tool head and a router tool head.

VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL

The power unit has a variable speed switch. The more the trigger switch is depressed the
higher the speed of the attached head. Note: Trigger does not work when there is no head
attached.

TRIGGER SWITCH & FORWARD / REVERSE / LOCK BUTTON

A forward / reverse control button determines the direction of the tool and also serves as a
lock off button. To select forward rotation, release the trigger switch and depress the forward
/ reverse control button as shown in Figure 5. To select reverse, depress the forward /
reverse control button the opposite direction. The center position of the control button locks
the tool in the off position. Note: For greatest efficiency, always use sander and saw in for­ward position.

DRILLING

Note: Ensure the forward / reverse switch is in the center (lock off) position.

KEYLESS CHUCK

To insert a drill bit or other accessory:

1. Grasp the rear half of the chuck with one hand and use your other hand to rotate the front
half in the counterclockwise direction, (Fig. 6).

2. Insert the bit or other accessory fully into the chuck, and tighten securely by holding the
rear half of the chuck and rotating the front portion in the clockwise direction as viewed from
the chuck end.

WARNING:Do not attempt to tighten drill bits (or any other accessory) by gripping the front
part of the chuck and turning the tool on. Damage to the chuck and personal injury may occur
when changing accessories.

TORQUE CONTROL

The torque adjustment collar shown in Fig. 5 has 24 settings. There are 23 screwdriving set­tings and a drilling setting which is represented by the drill bit symbol. For screwdriving pro­ceed as follows:

Set the torque adjustment to position “1”. Fit and tighten the first screw. If the clutch of your
drill starts to ratchet before the screw is correctly seated, rotate the adjustment collar as nec­essary, until the clutch slips when the head of the screw is flush with the surface of the mate­rial. Use this torque setting for the rest of the screws.

DRILLING TIPS

Always remove batteries from drill when attaching or removing accessories. When using a
keyless chuck, hand tighten firmly.

• Use sharp drill bits only.

• Support and secure work properly, as instructed in the Safety Instructions.

• Use appropriate and required safety equipment, as instructed in the Safety Instructions.

• Secure and maintain work area, as instructed in Safety Instructions.

• Run the drill very slowly, using light pressure, until the hole is started enough to keep the drill

bit from slipping out of it.

• Apply pressure in a straight line with the bit. Use enough pressure to keep the bit biting but

not so much as to stall the motor or deflect the bit.

• Hold the drill firmly to control its twisting action..

• DO NOT CLICK THE TRIGGER OF A STALLED DRILLOFF AND ON IN AN ATTEMPT TO

START IT. DAMAGE TO THE DRILL CAN RESULT.

• Minimize stalling on breakthrough by reducing pressure and slowly drilling through the last

part of the hole.

• Keep the motor running while pulling the bit out of a drilled hole. This will help reduce jam-

ming.

• Use a cutting lubricant when drilling metals. The exceptions are cast iron and brass which

should be drilled dry. The lubricants that work best are sulphurized cutting oil or lard oil.
Bacon grease will also serve.

• When using twist drill bits to drill holes in wood, it will be necessary to pull the bits out fre-

quently to clear chips from the flutes.

• Make sure switch turns drill on and off.

WARNING: It is important to support the work properly and to hold the drill firmly to pre­vent loss of control which could cause personal injury.

SAWING

Note: Ensure the forward / reverse switch is in the center (lock off) position.

INSTALLING BLADES

Your jig saw uses the Quick Clamp™ blade changing system. To install a blade, lift the Quick
Clamp™ lever (Figure 7). Insert the saw blade shank fully into the blade clamp. Release the
lever and the blade will be clamped securely in place. The back of the blade should be just
touching the roller support guide. Ensure the blade teeth are facing forward.

ROLLER SUPPORT GUIDE

The roller support guide on your jig saw improves its performance when cutting tough mate­rials by adding support to the blade. Lubricating the guide roller with a drop of oil from time
to time will extend the roller life.

USING THE JIG SAW

The jig saw is equipped with a lock off switch. To start the saw, first depress the lock off but­ton shown in Fig. 8 followed by the trigger switch (Fig.4) You can then release the lock off
button.

SHOE ADJUSTMENT FOR ANGLE CUTTING

The shoe plate can be angled to 45º on one side. To do this, first loosen the screw at the base
of the saw head until the shoe can freely move. The shoe should then be repositioned in the
forward slot and the screw retightened. To reset the shoe to a square cut, loosen the clamp
screw and move the shoe so that the clamp screw is against the rear of the slot. Retighten
clamp screw.

GENERAL CUTTING

Be sure material is firmly secured. Don’t attempt to turn on the unit when blade is against
material to be cut. This could stall the motor. Place front of shoe on material to be cut and
hold jig saw shoe down firmly against the work surface while cutting. Don’t force the tool; let
the blade cut at its own speed. Whenever possible, clamp or support work close to the line
of cut; when the cut is completed, shut off power and lay the tool aside before loosening the
work.

METAL & PLASTIC CUTTING

In cutting thin gauge sheet metals, it is best to clamp wood or plywood to the bottom of the
metal sheet; this will insure a clean cut without the danger of vibration or tearing of metal.
Use a fine-tooth blade for ferrous metals (for those that have an iron content); and use a
coarser blade for nonferrous metals (those that do not have an iron content).

Cutting thin metal will take longer than cutting relatively thick wood so do not be tempted to
speed up the process by forcing the saw. Spread a thin film of cutting lubricant along the cut­ting line, (any light weight oil). Use low speeds for cutting metals, plastics and composition
tile. When cutting laminated plastic, place the finished side down and use a fine tooth hollow
ground blade.

POCKET CUTTING

• Measure the surface to be cut and mark clearly with a pencil. Next tip the saw forward until

the front edge of the shoe sits firmly on the work surface.

• Switch the tool on and allow it to attain maximum speed.

• Grip the handle firmly and lower the back edge of tool until the blade cuts smoothly into

material. Always be sure blade reaches its complete depth before starting to cut.

SANDING

Note: Ensure the forward / reverse switch is in the center (lock off) position.

ATTACHING SANDPAPER

The sander uses pre-cut nylon backed sheets of abrasive of a specific size. To fit the abra­sive, align the it with the sanding pad and press it firmly in place.

Ensure the abrasive evenly overlaps the base. Never use your sander without an abrasive or
accessory. The abrasive supplied with your tool has two replacement tips. This design allows
you to interchange and or rotate the diamond tips. To rotate the tip, remove it from the pad,
rotate it 180º and press it back on the hook base. Note: Remove the two replacement tips
from the abrasive before use, these can be used later when the original diamond tip wears.

SANDING LEAD BASED PAINT

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.

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

• No children or pregnant women should enter the work area where the paint sanding is

being done until all cleanup is completed.

• 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.

• Note: Only those dust masks suitable for working with lead paint dust and fumes should be

used. Ordinary painting masks do not offer this protection. See your local hardware dealer
for the proper (NIOSH approved) mask.

• NO EA TING, DRINKING or SMOKING should be done in the work area to prevent ingesting

contaminated paint particles. Workers should wash and clean up BEFORE eating, drinking
or smoking. Articles of food, drink, or smoking should not be left in the work area where dust
would settle on them.

ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY

• Paint should be removed in such a manner as to minimize the amount of dust generated.

• Areas where paint removal is occurring should be sealed with plastic sheeting of 4 mils

thickness.

• Sanding should be done in a manner to reduce tracking of paint dust outside the work area.

SÉCURITÉ PERSONNELLE

• Demeurer vigilant, prendre soin et faire preuve de jugement lorsqu’on utilise un outil

électrique. Ne pas s’en servir lorsqu’on est fatigué ou affaibli par des drogues, de l’alcool

ou des médicaments. De graves blessures peuvent résulter d’un moment d’inattention lors
de l’utilisation d’un outil électrique.

• Porter des vêtements appropriés. Éviter de porter des vêtements amples ou des

bijoux. Recouvrir la chevelure si elle est longue. Éloigner les cheveux, les vêtements et

les gants des pièces en mouvement qui peuvent les happer.

•Éviter les démarrages accidentels. S’assurer que l’interrupteur est en position hors

tension avant de brancher l’outil. Afin d’éviter les risques de blessures, ne pas

transporter l’outil avec le doigt sur l’interrupteur ni brancher un outil dont l’interrupteur est
en position sous tension.

• Enlever les clés de réglage avant de mettre l’outil sous tension. Une clé qui est laissée

sur une pièce rotative de l’outil présente des risques de blessures.

• Ne pas dépasser sa portée. Garder son équilibre en tout temps. On s’assure d’une

meilleure maîtrise de l’outil dans des situations imprévues grâce à une position stable et un
bon équilibre.

• Porter de l’équipement de sécurité. Toujours porter des lunettes de sécurité. Dans

certaines conditions, il faut porter des masques respiratoires, des chaussures
antidérapantes, un casque de sécurité ou des protège-tympans.

UTILISATION ET ENTRETIEN DE L’OUTIL

• Utiliser des pinces de serrage ou de tout autre moyen pratique afin de fixer et de

soutenir la pièce à ouvrer sur une plate-forme stable. La pièce est instable lorsqu’elle
est retenue par la main ou le corps de l’utilisateur. Cela présente des risques de perte de
maîtrise de l’outil.

• Ne pas forcer l’outil. Utiliser l’outil approprié à la tâche. L’outil approprié fonctionne

mieux et sûrement lorsqu’on s’en sert à son rendement nominal.

• Ne pas se servir de l’outil lorsque l’interrupteur est défectueux. Le cas échéant, l’outil

est dangereux et il faut le réparer.

• Débrancher l’outil de la source d’alimentation avant de le régler, d’en remplacer les

accessoires ou de le ranger. On minimise de la sorte le risque de démarrage accidentel

de l’outil.

• Ranger l’outil hors de portée des enfants et de toute autre personne qui n’en connaît

pas le fonctionnement. L’outil est dangereux entre les mains de ces personnes.

• Prendre soin des outils. S’assurer que les outils de coupe sont tranchants et

propres. Des outils bien entretenus à arêtes tranchantes ont moins tendance à se coincer

et ils se maîtrisent mieux.

• Vérifier l’alignement et les attaches des pièces mobiles, le degré d’usure des pièces

ainsi que tout autre facteur susceptible de nuire au bon fonctionnement de l’outil.

Faire réparer un outil endommagé avant de s’en servir. Des outils mal entretenus sont la
cause de nombreux accidents.

• Utiliser seulement les accessoires recommandés par le fabricant. Des accessoires qui

conviennent à un outil peuvent présenter des risques avec un autre outil.

ENTRETIEN

• Confier l’entretien de l’outil seulement à du personnel qualifié. Le non-respect de la

présente directive présente des risques de blessures.

• Lors de l’entretien de l’outil, utiliser seulement des pièces de rechange identiques.

Respecter les consignes relatives à l’entretien du présent guide d’utilisation. Il y a risque de
secousses électriques ou de blessures lorsqu’on utilise des pièces non autorisées ou
lorsqu’on ne respecte pas les consignes relatives à l’entretien.

MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ SPÉCIFIQUES

AVERTISSEMENT : Certains outils, tels que les sableuses électriques, les scies, les

meules, les perceuses ou certains autres outils de construction, peuvent soulever de la
poussière contenant des produits chimiques susceptibles d’entraîner le cancer, des
malformations congénitales ou pouvant être nocifs pour le système reproductif. Parmi ces
produits chimiques, on retrouve:

• le plomb dans les peintures à base de plomb;

• la silice cristalline dans les briques et le ciment et autres produits de maçonnerie;

• l’arsenic et le chrome dans le bois de sciage ayant subi un traitement chimique.

Le risque associé à de telles expositions peut varier selon la fréquence avec laquelle on
effectue ces travaux. Pour réduire l’exposition à de tels produits, il faut travailler dans un
endroit bien ventilé et utiliser l’équipement de sécurité approprié tel un masque anti­poussières spécialement conçu pour filtrer les particules microscopiques.

L’étiquette de l’outil peut comporter les symboles suivants.

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INFORMATION CONCERNANT LE CAPUCHON DU BLOC-PILE

Un capuchon est fourni avec le bloc-pile en vue d’être utilisé chaque fois qu’on retire ce
dernier de l’outil ou du chargeur en vue de le ranger ou de le transporter; enlever le capu­chon avant de remettre le bloc-pile dans le chargeur ou dans l’outil.

AVERTISSEMENT : s’assurer, au moment de ranger ou de transporter le bloc-pile, qu’aucun
objet métallique n’entre en contact avec les bornes à découvert du bloc-pile. Par exemple, il
faut éviter de placer un bloc-pile sans capuchon dans un tablier, une poche, une boîte à out­ils ou un tiroir (etc.) contenant des objets tels que des clous, des vis ou des clés, car le bloc­pile pourrait causer un court-circuit et s’endommager, ou risquer de provoquer des brûlures
ou un incendie.

MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ : CHARGEMENT

1. Le présent guide renferme d’importantes directives relatives à la sécurité et au fonction-

nement.

2. Avant d’utiliser le chargeur de piles, bien lire toutes les directives et les mises en garde

qui se trouvent sur (1) le chargeur de piles, (2) l’ensemble de piles et (3) le produit util­isant l’ensemble de piles.

3. MISE EN GARDE :Afin de minimiser les risques de blessures, charger seulement des

ensembles de piles Black & Decker. D’autres types de piles pourraient exploser et causer
des blessures et des dommages.

4. Protéger le chargeur de la pluie et de la neige.

5. L’utilisation d’accessoires non recommandés ni vendus par Black & Decker présente des

risques d’incendie, de secousses électriques ou de blessures.

6. Il vaut mieux tirer sur la fiche que sur le cordon pour débrancher le chargeur afin de min-

imiser les risques de dommages à la fiche et au cordon.

7. S’assurer que le cordon est situé de sorte qu’on ne puisse marcher dessus, y trébucher,

l’endommager ou le soumettre à toute autre contrainte.

8. Utiliser un cordon de rallonge seulement en cas d’absolue nécessité. L’utilisation d’un

cordon de rallonge inapproprié présente des risques d’incendie ou de secousses élec­triques.

a. Les cordons bifilaires peuvent être utilisés avec un cordon de rallonge muni de 2 ou de 3

fils. Il faut seulement utiliser des cordons de rallonge à gaine ronde homologués par l’or­ganisme américain Underwriters Laboratories (U.L.). Lorsque le cordon de rallonge est
utilisé à l’extérieur, il doit être prévu à cet effet. Tout cordon extérieur peut servir à l’in­térieur. Les lettres «W» ou «WA» sur la gaine du cordon indiquent que celui-ci convient
pour une utilisation à l’extérieur.

b. Les cordons de rallonge doivent être faits de conducteurs de calibre approprié (AWG ou

MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ

AVERTISSEMENT : Lire et comprendre toutes les directives. Le non-respect de toutes les

directives suivantes présente des risques de secousses électriques, d’incendie ou de
blessures graves.

CONSERVER CES MESURES.

ZONE DE TRAVAIL

• S’assurer que la zone de travail est propre et bien éclairée. Des établis encombrés et
des endroits sombres présentent des risques d’accidents.

• Ne pas utiliser des outils électriques en présence de vapeurs explosives (comme
celles dégagées par des liquides, des gaz ou des poussières inflammables). Les

étincelles générées par le moteur des outils électriques peuvent enflammer les poussières
ou les vapeurs.

•Éloigner les curieux, les enfants et les visiteurs de la zone de travail lorsqu’on utilise
un outil électrique. Une distraction peut entraîner la perte de maîtrise de l’outil.

MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ RELATIVES À L’ÉLECTRICITÉ

• Les outils à double isolation comportent une fiche polarisée (une lame plus large que
l’autre). La fiche n’entre que d’une façon dans une prise polarisée. Lorsque la fiche n’entre
pas à fond dans la prise, essayer de nouveau après avoir inversé les broches de la fiche. Si
la fiche n’entre toujours pas dans la prise, communiquer avec un électricien certifié afin de
faire installer une prise polarisée. Ne modifier en aucune façon la fiche. La double
isolation élimine le besoin d’un cordon trifilaire mis à la terre et d’un système
d’alimentation mis à la terre.

•Éviter de toucher à des surfaces mises à la terre comme des tuyaux, des radiateurs,
des cuisinières et des réfrigérateurs. Les risques sont alors plus élevés si le corps de

l’utilisateur est mis à la terre.

• Protéger les outils électriques de la pluie ou des conditions mouillées. Une infiltration
d’eau dans l’outil augmente les risques de secousses électriques.

• Manipuler le cordon avec soin. Ne jamais se servir du cordon afin de transporter l’outil ni
tirer sur le cordon pour débrancher l’outil. Éloigner le cordon des sources de chaleur, des
flaques d’huile, des arêtes tranchantes et des pièces mobiles. Remplacer immédiatement
les cordons endommagés. Les cordons endommagés augmentent les risques de secousses
électriques.

• Lorsqu’on utilise un outil électrique à l’extérieur, se servir d’un cordon de rallonge
prévu pour l’extérieur, portant la mention “W-A” ou “W”. Ces cordons sont conçus pour

servir à l’extérieur et minimisent les risques de secousses électriques.

AVANT DE RETOURNER LE PRODUIT, PEU IMPORTE LA RAI-

SON PRIÈRE DE COMPOSER

1 800 544-6986

See ‘Tools-Electric’

– Yellow Pages –

for Service & Sales

Imported by

Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc.,

701 E. Joppa Rd.

Towson, MD 21286 U.S.A.

CLEANING AND DISPOSAL

• All surfaces in the work area should be vacuumed and thoroughly cleaned daily for the
duration of the sanding project. Vacuum filter bags should be changed frequently.

• Plastic drop cloths should be gathered up and disposed of along with any dust chips or
other removal debris. They should be placed in sealed refuse receptacles and disposed of
through regular trash pick-up procedures. During cleanup, children and pregnant women
should be kept away from the immediate work area.

• All toys, washable furniture and utensils used by children should be washed thoroughly
before being used again.

ACCESSORIES

Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available from your local dealer or
authorized service center. If you need assistance regarding accessories, please call:

1-800-54-HOW-TO. (800-544-6986)

WARNING: The use of any accessory not recommended for use with this tool could be

hazardous.

IMPORTANT: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and
adjustment should be performed by authorized service centers or other qualified service
organizations, always using identical replacement parts

THE RBRC™ SEAL

The RBRC™ (Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation)
Seal on the nickel-cadmium battery (or battery pack) indicates that the costs to recy­cle the battery (or battery pack) at the end of its useful life have already been paid
by Black & Decker. In some areas, it is illegal to place spent nickel-cadmium batter­ies in the trash or municipal solid waste stream and the RBRC program provides an envi­ronmentally conscious alternative.

RBRC in cooperation with Black & Decker and other battery users, has established programs
in the United States and Canada to facilitate the collection of spent nickel-cadmium batter­ies. Help protect our environment and conserve natural resources by returning the spent
nickel-cadmium battery to an authorized Black & Decker service center or to your local retail­er for recycling. You may also contact your local recycling center for information on where to
drop off the spent battery, or call 1-800-8-BATTERY.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Black & Decker offers a full network of company-owned and authorized service locations
throughout North America. All Black & Decker Service Centers are staffed with trained per­sonnel to provide customers with efficient and reliable power tool service.

Whether you need technical advice, repair, or genuine factory replacement parts, contact the
Black & Decker location nearest you. To find your local service location, refer to the yellow
page directory under "Tools—Electric" or call: 1-800-54-HOW TO (544-6986).

FULL TWO-YEAR HOME USE WARRANTY

Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. warrants this product for two years against any defects in mater­ial or workmanship. The defective product will be replaced or repaired at no charge in either
of two ways.

The first, which will result in exchanges only, is to return the product to the retailer from whom
it was purchased (provided that the store is a participating retailer). Returns should be made
within the time period of the retailer’s policy for exchanges (usually 30 to 90 days after the
sale). Proof of purchase may be required. Please check with the retailer for their specific
return policy regarding returns that are beyond the time set for exchanges.

The second option is to take or send the product (prepaid) to a Black & Decker owned or
authorized Service Center for repair or replacement at our option. Proof of purchase may be
required. Black & Decker owned and authorized Service Centers are listed under "Tools­Electric" in the yellow pages of the phone directory.

This warranty does not apply to accessories. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and
you may have other rights which vary from state to state. Should you have any questions,
contact the manager of your nearest Black & Decker Service Center.

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IMPORTANTS RENSEIGNEMENTS :

Charger la pile pendant 9 heures avant d’utiliser le produit pour la première fois. Pour

obtenir plus de renseignements, consulter la section « CHARGEMENT DU BLOC-PILE
» du présent guide.