Black & Decker BT3600, Instruction Manual

12 • ENGLISH

DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE,

first contact your local Black & Decker office

or nearest authorized service center.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

 Warning! Read and understand all instructions. Failure 

to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric 

shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

General power tool safety warnings.

 Warning! Read all safety warnings and 

all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and 

instructions listed below may result in electric shock,  

fire and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. 

The term “power tool” in all of the warnings listed below 

refers to your mains operated (corded) power tool or 

battery operated (cordless) power tool.

1.   Work Area Safety

a.   Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and  

dark areas invite accidents.

b.   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.

c.   Keep children and bystanders away while  

operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you  

to lose control.

2.  Electrical Safety

a.   Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never  

modify the plug in any way. Do not use any  

adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power  

 tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will  

reduce risk of electric shock.

b.   Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded  

surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and  

 refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric  

shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

c.  Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.

Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of  

electric shock.

d.   Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for  

carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.  

Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or  

moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase  

the risk of electric shock.

e.   When operating a power tool outdoors, use an

extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of  

a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of  

electric shock.

f.   If operating a power tool in a damp location is

unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD)

protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of

electric shock. Note: The term “Residual Curent 

Device (RCD)” can be replaced by “Ground Fault 

Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)” or by “Earth Leakage Circuit  

Breaker (ELCB)”.

3.   Personal Safety

a.   Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use  

common sense when operating a power tool. Do  

not use a power tool while you are tired or under  

the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A  

moment of inattention while operating power tools 

may result in serious personal injury.

b.   Use personal protective equipment. Always wear  

eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust  

mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing  

protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce  

personal injuries.

c.   Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch  

is in the off-position before connecting to power  

source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying  

the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the  

switch or energising power tools that have the switch  

on invites accidents.

d.   Remove any adjusting key or wrench before  

turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left  

attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result  

in personal injury.

e.   Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and  

balance at all times. This enables better control of  

the power tool in unexpected situations.

f.   Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or  

jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away  

from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long  

hair can be caught in moving parts.

g.   If devices are provided for the connection of dust  

extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are

connected and properly used. Use of these devices  

can reduce dust related hazards.

4.   Power Tool Use and Care

a.   Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool  

for your application. The correct power tool will do the job  

better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

b.   Do not use the power tool if the switch does not  

turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be  

controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be  

 repaired.

c.   Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or   

the battery pack from the power tool before  

 making any adjustments, changing accessories,