Black & Decker EGBL148, Original Instructions Manual

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ENGLISH

(Original instructions)

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 dust collection 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, or storing power 

tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of 

starting the power tool accidentally.

d.  Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and 

do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or 

these instructions to operate the power tool. Power 

tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

e.  Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or 

binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any 

other condition that may affect the power tools 

operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired 

before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly 

maintained power tools.

f.  Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly 

maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less 

likely to bind and are easier to control.

g.  Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in 

accordance with these instructions, taking into 

account the working conditions and the work to be 

performed. Use of the power tool for operations different 

from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

5.  Battery tool use and care

a.  Recharge only with the charger specified by the 

manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of 

battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with 

another battery pack.

b.  Use power tools only with specifically designated 

battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create 

a risk of injury and fire.

c.  When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from 

other metal objects, like paper 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 burns 

or a fire.

d.  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.

6. Service

a.  Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair 

person using only identical replacement parts. This will 

ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

Additional power tool safety warnings 

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Warning! Additional safety warnings for drills 

and impact drills

u

  Wear ear protectors with impact drills. Exposure to 

noise can cause hearing loss.

u

  Use auxiliary handles supplied with the tool. Loss of 

control can cause personal injury.

u

  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.

u

  Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces when 

performing an operation where the fastener may 

contact hidden wiring. Fasteners contacting a "live" wire