Oregon Professional Series Original Instruction Manual page 6

• If operating a power tool in a damp
location is unavoidable, use a ground
fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected
supply. Use of a GFCI 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) protected supply "
is applicable to corded power tools in general;
however, use of a GFCI 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
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
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Important Safety Information
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
• Store idle power tools out of the reach
of children and do not allow persons
unfamiliar with the power tool or these
instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users
• Maintain power tools. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, and any other
condition that may affect the power tool's
operation. If damaged, have the power
tool repaired before use. Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained power tools
• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
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