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20V MAX OSCILLATING MULTI-TOOL KIT 5 Year Limited Warranty on tool Battery and charger sold separately READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FIRST USE. KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN. 3042597 Maximum initial battery voltage (measured without a load) JD512220 is 20 volts.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS CAUTION: Before using this tool or any of its accessories, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. EYE, EAR & LUNG PROTECTION SYMBOL MEANING ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION THAT CONFORMS WITH CSA Z94.3 or ANSI SAFETY STANDARD Z87.1 FLYING DEBRIS can cause permanent eye damage.
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1280-001 20V MAX OSCILLATING MULTI-TOOL KIT Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating the tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
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Use a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, a hardhat, or hearing protection when appropriate. USE AND CARE OF POWER TOOLS Use clamps or another practical means to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work in a hand or against the body is not stable and may lead to loss of control.
1280-001 20V MAX OSCILLATING MULTI-TOOL KIT Always wear eye protection. Any power tool can throw foreign objects into your eyes and cause permanent eye damage. ALWAYS wear safety goggles (not glasses) that comply with ANSI safety standard Z87.1. Everyday glasses have only impact resistant lenses. They ARE NOT safety glasses.
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BATTERY & CHARGER SAFETY WARNING: Only use the diagnostic charger available for this tool to charge the 20V Li-ion battery. Charging any other batteries may damage the charger and possibly cause serious injury. Do not store or carry the battery in a manner in which metal objects could contact the exposed metal end.
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1280-001 20V MAX OSCILLATING MULTI-TOOL KIT BATTERY PACK RECYCLING To preserve our natural resources, please recycle or dispose of batteries properly. The batteries charged by this charger may contain chemicals and metals that are harmful to the environment. Never dispose of re-chargeable batteries in your normal household garbage or in landfill sites as they will add to the pollution of...
SYMBOLS WARNING: Some of the following symbols may appear on the oscillating tool. Study these symbols and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these Three-phase alternating Volts current Three-phase alternating Amperes current with neutral Hertz Direct current Watts No load speed Kilowatts Alternating or direct current Microfarads...
1280-001 20V MAX OSCILLATING MULTI-TOOL KIT KNOW YOUR OSCILLATING TOOL Tool less quick release accessory lever Battery port (battery sold separately) LED Work light Speed control dial Air vents Accessory holder OSCILLATING TOOL COMPONENTS KEY DESCRIPTION 1-1/8" bi-metal plunge blade...
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTALLING ACCESSORIES All accessories are installed on this Oscillating tool in a similar manner. For the purposes of describing the accessory installation, the triangular sanding pad has been illustrated. DANGER: Always remove the battery from the tool before installing or removing accessories or sandpaper.
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1280-001 20V MAX OSCILLATING MULTI-TOOL KIT Fig. 3 Fig. 2 LED WORK LIGHT This tool is equipped with an LED work light (Fig. 3). The work light (1) will automatically turn ON when the tool is turned on and will turn OFF when the tool is...
USING THE DETAIL SANDER ATTACHMENT 1. Install the sanding pad on the oscillating tool. 2. Install the sandpaper on the sanding pad. 3. Set the speed control wheel between #5 and MAX. 4. Turn the switch ON. This tool is designed for detail sanding on small surface areas. Place the sandpaper surface of the sanding pad on the workpiece to be sanded.
1280-001 20V MAX OSCILLATING MULTI-TOOL KIT WARNING: Upon removal of the battery pack, cover the terminals of the battery pack with electrical tape or heavy-duty adhesive tape. Never touch both terminals with metal objects or body parts because a short circuit may result.
PARTS LIST WARNING When servicing, use only original equipment replacement parts. The use of any other parts may create a safety hazard or cause damage to the tool. Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this tool may create a safety hazard unless repairs are performed by a qualified technician.
WARRANTY BENCHMARK 20V MAX OSCILLATING TOOL If this Benchmark tool fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within five years from the date of purchase, return it to any Home Hardware store with the original bill of sale for exchange. 3-year warranty for the battery and charger. This warranty does not include expendable parts including but not limited to blades, brushes, belts, light bulbs.
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