GENERAL
POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
,_ WARNING: Read aft 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.
WORK AREA SAFETY
•
Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
or dark areas invite accidents.
•
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.
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Keep children
and bystanders
away while operating
a power tool.
Distractions
can cause you to lose control.
ELECTRICAL
SAFETY
•
Power tool plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify
the plug in any
way. Do not use any adaptor
plugs with earthed
(grounded)
power tools.
Unmodified
plugs and matching
outlets will reduce risk of electric shock
•
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.
•
Do not expose
power tools
to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a
power tool will increase the risk of electric
shock.
•
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.
•
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.
if operating
a power tool in a damp
location is unavoidable,
use a
ground
fault circuit
interrupter
(GFCl} protected
supply.
Use of a GFCI
reduces the risk of electric shock.