Black+Decker EPC12 - Battery and Charger Safety

• Hold power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces when performing an operation
where the cutting accessory may
contact 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
• Hold power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces when performing an operation
where the fastener may contact hidden
wiring. Fasteners contacting a "live" wire
may make exposed metal parts of the
power tool "live" and could give the
operator an electric shock
• Use clamps or another practical way to
secure and 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.
• Before drilling into walls, floors or
ceilings, check for the location of wiring
and pipes.
• Avoid touching the tip of a drill bit just
after drilling, as it may be hot.
• This tool 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. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
• The intended use is described in this
instruction manual. The use of any
accessory or attachment or performance
of any operation with this tool other than
those recommended in this instruction
manual may present a risk of personal
injury and/or damage to property.
Additional safety instructions for
batteries and chargers
Batteries
• Never attempt to open for any reason.
• Do not expose the battery to water.
• Do not store in locations where the
temperature may exceed 40 °C.
• Charge only at ambient temperatures
between 10 °C and 40 °C.
• Charge only using the charger provided
with the tool.
• When disposing of batteries, follow the
instructions given in the section
"Protecting the environment".
Do not attempt to charge damaged
batteries.
Chargers
• 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.
• Never attempt to charge
non-rechargeable batteries.
• Have defective cords replaced
immediately.
• Do not expose the charger to water.
• Do not open the charger.
• Do not probe the charger.
The charger is intended for indoor
use only.
Read the instruction manual before
use.
Read the instruction manual before
use.
The charger automatically shuts o
if the ambient temperature becomes
too high. The thermal cut out
operates only once and then
requires complete replacement.
The charger automatically shuts o
if the ambient temperature becomes
too high. The thermal cut out
operates only once and then requires
complete replacement.
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.
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(Original instructions)