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.
• UNDER ABUSIVE CONDITIONS, liquid may
be ejected from the battery; avoid contact.
If contact accidentally occurs, flush with
water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally
seek medical help. Liquid ejected from
the battery may cause irritation or burns.
• DO NOT handle appliance or 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.
• Use only with BLACK+DECKER LB
series 36V or 40V Max batteries.
• Use only with BLACK+DECKER LC
series 36V or 40V Max chargers.
WARNING:
risk of electrical shock; do not expose to rain,
do not use on wet surfaces. Store indoors.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SYMBOLS
The label on your tool may include the
following symbols. The symbols and their
definitions are as follows:
V ....................... volts
A ....................... amperes
Hz ..................... hertz
W...................... watts
min ................... minutes
or AC ......... alternating current
or DC ...... direct current
n o ..................... no load speed
.................... Class I Construction
.................... earthing terminal
(grounded)
.................. safety alert symbol
.................... Class II Construction
(double insulated)
.../min or rpm...revolutions or
reciprocation per minute
.......................Use proper respiratory protection
............... Read instruction manual before use
.................... Use proper eye protection
.................... Use proper hearing protection
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
BATTERY CHARGERS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS: 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:
Do not allow any liquid to get inside charger.
CAUTION:
reduce the risk of injury, charge only
designated BLACK+DECKER batteries.
Other types of batteries may burst causing
personal injury and damage.
CAUTION:
conditions, with the charger plugged in to the
power supply, the charger can be shorted by
foreign material. Foreign materials of a
conductive nature such as, but not limited to,
steel wool, aluminum foil, or any buildup of
metallic particles should be kept away from
charger cavities. Always unplug the charger
from the power supply when there is no battery
pack in the cavity. Unplug charger before
attempting to clean.
WARNING:
3
To reduce the
.
Shock hazard.
Burn hazard. To
Under certain
DO NOT