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Intended use
Your Black & Decker rotary hammer drill has 
been designed for drilling in wood, metal, 
plastics, and masonry as well as for light 
chiselling applications. This tool is intended for 
consumer use only.
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 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 residual current device 
(RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD 
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.Amoment 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.