Important Safety Information - North Star 55787 Owner's Manual

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Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious injury
or property damage.
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The warnings, cautions, and instructions in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions or
situations that could occur. Exercise common sense and caution when using this tool. Always be
aware of the environment and ensure that the tool is used in a safe and responsible manner.
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Do not allow persons to operate or assemble the product until they have read this manual and
have developed a thorough understanding of how it works.
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Do not modify this product in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or
safety and could affect the life of the product. There are specific applications for which the product
was designed.
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Use the right tool for the job. DO NOT attempt to force small equipment to do the work of larger
industrial equipment. There are certain applications for which this equipment was designed. This
product will be safer and do a better job at the capacity for which it was intended. DO NOT use
this equipment for a purpose for which it was not intended.
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Industrial or commercial applications must follow OSHA requirements.
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Inspect the work area before each use. Keep work area clean, dry, free of clutter, and well-lit.
Cluttered, wet, or dark work areas can result in injury. Using the product in confined work areas
may put you dangerously close to cutting tools and rotating parts.
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Do not use the product where there is a risk of causing a fire or an explosion; e.g., in the presence
of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. The product can create sparks, which may ignite the
flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
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Do not allow the product to come into contact with an electrical source. The tool is not insulated
and contact will cause electrical shock.
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Keep children and bystanders away from the work area while operating the tool. Do not allow
children to handle the product.
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Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating the tool. Do not use
the tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating the tool may result in serious personal injury.
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Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, dangling objects, or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing
and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving

Important Safety Information

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WORK AREA SAFETY
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PERSONAL SAFETY
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