Important Safety Instructions; Grounding Instructions; Safety Instructions For All Tools - DeWalt DW377 Instruction Manual

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Important Safety Instructions

WARNING: When using electric tools, basic safety precau-
tions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric
shock, and personal injury, including the following:
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Grounding Instructions

This tool should be grounded while in use to protect the oper-
ator from electric shock. The tool is equipped with a 3-con-
ductor cord and 3-prong grounding type plug to fit the proper
grounding type receptacle. The green (or green and yellow)
conductor in the cord is the grounding wire. Never connect the
green (or green and yellow) wire to a live terminal. If your unit
is intended for use on less than 150 V, it has a plug that looks
like that shown in sketch A. If it is for use on 150 to 250 V, it
has a plug that looks like that shown in sketch D. An adapter,
sketches B and C, is available for connecting sketch A type
plugs to 2-prong receptacles. The green-colored rigid ear,
lug, or the like, extending from the adapter must be connect-
ed to a permanent ground, such as a properly grounded out-
A GROUNDED B
OUTLET
BOX
GROUNDING PIN
3:08 PM Page 1
C
GROUNDING
MEANS
ADAPTER
GROUNDING PIN
let box. No adapter is available for a plug as shown in sketch
D. ADAPTER SHOWN IN FIGURES B and C IS NOT FOR
USE IN CANADA.

Safety Instructions For All Tools

• KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and bench-
es invite injuries.
• CONSIDER WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT. Don't expose
power tools to rain. Don't use power tools in damp or wet
locations. Keep work area well lit. Do not use tool in pres-
ence of flammable liquids or gases.
• GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK. Prevent body
contact with grounded surfaces. For example; pipes, radi-
ators, ranges, and refrigerator enclosures.
• KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. Do not let visitors contact tool
or extension cord. All visitors should be kept away from
work area.
• STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be
stored in dry, and high or locked-up place — out of reach
of children.
• DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at
the rate for which it was intended.
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• USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or attachment to
do the job of a heavy-duty tool. Don't use tool for purpose
not intended- for example- don't use circular saw for cutting
tree limbs or logs.
• DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing or jewel-
ry. They can be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and
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