Oregon Professional Series Original Instruction Manual page 6

• 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 (GFCI) or residual
current device (RCD) protected supply.
Use of a GFCI or RCD reduces the risk of
electric shock *
** Item above: "Do not expose power tools
to rain or wet conditions " is applicable to
power tools in general; however, Oregon
battery operated 120V Professional Series
tools have been specifically designed for
operation during exposure to rain or wet
conditions.
* Item above: "If operating a power tool in a
damp location is unavoidable, use a ground
fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) or residual current
device (RCD) protected supply " is applicable
to corded power tools in general; however,
use of a GFCI or RCD with Oregon battery
operated 120V Professional Series tools is
not applicable.
PERSONAL SAFETY
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing
and use common sense when operating a
power tool. Do not use a power tool while
you are tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating power tools may
result in serious personal injury
• Use personal protective equipment.
Always wear eye protection. Protective
equipment such as dust mask, non-skid
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Important Safety Information
safety shoes, hard hat or hearing protection
used for appropriate conditions will reduce
personal injuries
• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure
the switch is in the off-position before
connecting to power source and/or
battery pack, picking up or carrying the
tool. Carrying power tools with your finger
on the switch or energizing power tools that
have the switch on invites accidents
• Remove any adjusting key or wrench
before turning the power tool on. A
wrench or a key left attached to a rotating
part of the power tool may result in personal
injury
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times. This enables
better control of the power tool in unexpected
situations
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away from moving
parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can
be caught in moving parts
• If devices are provided for the connection
of dust extraction and collection facilities,
ensure these are connected and properly
used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-
related hazards
• Do not let familiarity gained from
frequent use of tools allow you to become
complacent and ignore tool safety
principles. A careless action can cause
severe injury within a fraction of a second
POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
• Do not force the power tool. Use the
correct power tool for your application.
The correct power tool will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was designed
• Do not use the power tool if the trigger
does not turn it on and off. Any power tool
that cannot be controlled with the trigger is
dangerous and must be repaired
• Disconnect the plug from the power
source and/or remove the battery pack,
if detachable, from the power tool before
making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally
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