Safety Information - Kobalt KST 4040X-06 Operator's Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result
in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids,
gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks that may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit.
• Don't expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk
of electric shock.
• Do not handle battery or tool with wet hands.
• Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never allow adults to operate the equipment without
proper instruction.
• Always wear safety glasses with side shields that are marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Everyday
glasses have only impact resistant lenses. They are NOT safety glasses. Following this rule will
reduce the risk of eye injury. Use face mask if operation is dusty.
• Don't use in the rain. Store indoors.
• Do not operate in poor lighting.
• Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.
• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to battery
pack, picking up or carrying the appliance. Carrying the appliance with your finger on the switch or
energizing appliance that have the switch on invites accidents.
• Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it is designed.
• Do not operate the equipment while bare foot or when wearing sandals or similar lightweight foot-
wear. Wear protective footwear that will protect your feet and improve your footing on slippery sur-
faces.
• Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Overreaching can result in loss of balance.
• Check Damaged Parts – Before further use of the appliance, a guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended func-
tion. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting
and any other condition that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should,
be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless indicated elsewhere in this
manual.
• Keep guards in place and in working order.
• Keep hands and feet away from cutting area.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
• Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
• Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft. away.
• Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medica-
tion.
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