INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
Catalog
Numbers
GC9600
GCO9600
GC1200
GCO1200
GC1440
GCO1440
GC1800
GCO1800
GC2400
GCO2400
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CAT. NO's. GC9600, GC1200, GC1440, GC1800, GC2400, GCO9600, GCO1200,
GCO1440, GCO1800, GCO2400
Form No. 90533178
MAY '08
Copyright © 2008 Black & Decker
Printed in China
General
Power Tool Safety Warnings
Z_WARNINGt Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the
warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings 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 or 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 ground fault
circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFC/ reduces the risk of
electric shock.
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, jewe//ery 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 tool's
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 per-
formed. 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 bums 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.
SPECIFIC
SAFETY RULES
• Wear ear protectors
with impact
drills. Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.
• Use auxiliary
handles supplied
with the tool. Loss of control can cause personal injury.
• Hold power tools 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 toot "live" and shock the operator.
• 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.
• Use clamps or another practical
way to secure and support the work piece to a
stable platform.
Holding the work by hand or against your body leaves it unstable and
may lead to loss of control.
• Keep your hair, clothing,
and gloves away from air vents. Air vents often cover moving
parts in which these items can be caught.
• Hold tool firmly with two hands.
Use auxiliary handle if provided. If auxiliary handle not
provided, grip toot at bottom of handle. Loss of control can cause personal injury.
z_ WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding,
sawing,
grinding,
drilling,
and
other construction
activities
contains
chemicals
known to the State of California
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.
Your 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 welt 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.
z_WARNING:
Use of this tool can generate
and/or disperse
dust, which may cause
serious and permanent
respiratory
or other injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved
respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face
and body.
SAFETY
GUIDELINES
- DEFINITIONS
It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information
it contains
relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING
PROBLEMS. The symbols below
are used to help you recognize this information.
Z_ DANGER:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
Z_ WARNING:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
/k CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION:
Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
Symbols
The label on your tool may include the following symbols.
V .......................... volts
Hz ........................ hertz
min ........................ minutes
....
...................... direct current
[] .......................... Class II Construction
/_ ........................ safety alert symbol
BATTERY CAP INFORMATION
A .......................... amperes
W ........................ watts
...................... alternating current
no ........................ no load speed
G ........................ earthing terminal
.../min .................. revolutions or
reciprocations per minute
Battery storage and carrying caps are provided for use whenever the battery is out of the
toot or charger. Remove cap before placing battery in charger or toot.
Battery Cap
z_ 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, toot boxes, product
kit boxes, drawers, etc. with loose nails, screws, keys, etc. without battery cap.
Transporting batteries can possibly cause fires if the battery terminals inadvertently come
in contact with conductive materials such as keys, coins, hand tools and the like. The US
Department of Transportation
Hazardous Material Regulations (HMR) actually prohibit
transporting
batteries in commerce or on airplanes (i.e. packed in suitcases and carryon
luggage) UNLESS they are properly protected from short circuits. So when transporting
individual batteries, make sure that the battery terminals are protected and well insulated
from materials that could contact them and cause a short circuit.