Kobalt KB7004 Manual page 6

• WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other
jewelry. Pull back and secure long hair. Non-slip footwear is recommended.
• KEEP YOUR HAIR, CLOTHING, AND GLOVES AWAY FROM MOVING PARTS.
• REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS OR WRENCHES. Form a habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before turning it on.
• ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday glasses may have impact-resistant lenses, but they
are not safety glasses.
• USE A DUST OR FACE MASK if the operation is dusty.
• WEAR HEARING PROTECTION to help prevent hearing loss.
• NEVER TOUCH THE PINS OF THE ELECTRICAL PLUG while inserting it into or removing it from
an electrical socket.
• NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped, or if the cutting tool is
unintentionally contacted.
PERSONAL SAFETY
WARNING: The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your
eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power-tool operation, always wear
safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full-face shield, when needed. We recommend
Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with shields. Always use
eye protection, which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1
TOOL SAFETY
• KEEP ALL GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
• AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure that the switch is in the "Off" position before plugging the
tool into an electrical outlet.
• DO NOT CARRY TOOLS WITH YOUR FINGER ON THE SWITCH.
• DO NOT OVER REACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
• DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. Use the correct tool and blade for your application. The correct tool and
blade will do the job better and more safely when used at the rate for which they were designed.
• DO NOT USE TOOL IF THE SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT "ON" OR "OFF." Any tool that cannot
be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
• DISCONNECT THE TOOL before servicing, when changing accessories (such as cutting blades),
or storing the tool.
• STORE IDLE TOOLS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN and other untrained people.
• NEVER LEAVE THE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED; turn the power off. Don't leave the tool until
it comes to a complete stop.
• ALWAYS MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained
tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control. Follow all instructions
for lubricating and changing accessories.
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