There isn t a power tool out there you may need that Black and Decker doesn t manufacture. The company began in 1917, only making drills. The concept was designed by Duncan Black and Alonzo Decker. By 1928, Black & Decker was beginning to introduce power tools after they took over a small company called Van Dorn Electric Tools. You may not know what accessories you are going to need down the road for a particular power tool. That can keep you from purchasing the power tool kit with accessories, then you may wish you had them down the road. Take some time to research the power tool you wish to purchase. Find out about the various accessories available and their use. If you have never operated a particular power tool before, take your time getting familiar with it before you even plug it in. Read the owners manual that comes with the power tool. Find out about the types of blades and other accessories that can safely be used with it. If the power tool comes with any type of safety guard, take the time to put it in place. Rip blades cut with the grain of the materials. It has deep teeth along parts of the blade to help remove the material as it cuts. You will get a fast cut, but not necessarily a clean one. A crosscut blade has teeth on both sides of the blade. As it glides across the material, it alternates sides that it cuts with. The inconvenience is worth your safety. Cords on power tools are another concern. Many power tool accidents have been eliminated by going to cordless power tools. If you operate any type of power tool that has a cord, make sure you have it properly secured. Don t leave the cord out in the open where you or someone else can trip on it. If it is, you risk it getting tangled up with the power tool. Tuck in shirts and only wear clothing that fits you properly. Pay attention to your shoes as well. Make sure they have a non-slip sole. For some power tools, it is a good idea to wear steel toed boots while operating them. Some power tools are very loud.