Safety Information - Work Sharp Ken Onion Edition User Manual

Safety Information

You will be creating incredibly sharp knives and tools with this sharpener.
Please handle them with care. Use caution to avoid cutting yourself.
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
• WARNING!
Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure
to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric
and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or
battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
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WARNING! CHOKING HAZARD! Small Parts - Not for children under 3-yrs.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
1) Work area safety
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tool in explosive atmospheres, such as in the
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.
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.
g) It is recommended that the tool always be supplied via a residual current
device with a rated residual current of 30 mA or less.
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