Greenlee GATOR EK628LX Instruction Manual page 5

POWER TOOL USE AND CARE POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
• Do not force the power tool. Use the correct • Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
power tool for your application. power tool for your application. The correct
power tool will do the job better and safer at the power tool will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was designed. rate for which it was designed.
• Do not use the power tool if the switch does • Do not use the power tool if the switch does
not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot not turn it on and off.
be controlled with the switch is dangerous and be controlled with the switch is dangerous and
must be repaired. must be repaired.
• Disconnect the plug from the power source • Disconnect the plug from the power source
and/or remove the BATTERY pack, if and/or remove the BATTERY pack, if
detachable, from the power tool before making detachable, from the power tool before making
any adjustments, changing accessories, or any adjustments, changing accessories, or
storing power tools. Such preventive safety storing power tools.
measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool
accidentally. accidentally.
• Store idle power tools out of the reach of • Store idle power tools out of the reach of
children and do not allow persons unfamiliar children and do not allow persons unfamiliar
with the power tool or these instructions with the power tool or these instructions
to operate the power tool. Power tools are to operate the power tool.
dangerous in the hands of untrained users. dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
• Maintain power tools and accessories. Check • Maintain power tools and accessories. Check
for misalignment or binding of moving parts, for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition breakage of parts and any other condition
that may affect the power tool's operation. that may affect the power tool's operation.
If damaged, have the power tool repaired If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use. before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly
Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools. maintained power tools.
• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. • Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control. are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
• Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits • Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits
etc. in accordance with these instructions, etc. in accordance with these instructions,
taking into account the working conditions and taking into account the working conditions and
the work to be performed. the work to be performed. Use of the power tool
for operations different from those intended could for operations different from those intended could
result in a hazardous situation. result in a hazardous situation.
• Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, • Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry,
clean and free from oil and grease. clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery
handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for
safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected
situations. situations.
BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
• Recharge only with the charger specified by • Recharge only with the charger specified by
the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for the manufacturer.
A charger that is suitable for
one type of BATTERY pack may create a risk of fire one type of BATTERY pack may create a risk of fire
when used with another BATTERY pack. when used with another BATTERY pack.
• Use power tool only with specifically • Use power tool only with specifically
designated BATTERY packs. Use of any other designated BATTERY packs.
BATTERY packs may create a risk of injury and fire. BATTERY packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
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The correct
Any power tool that cannot
Such preventive safety
Power tools are
Properly
Use of the power tool
Slippery
Use of any other
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• When BATTERY pack is not in use, keep it away • When BATTERY pack is not in use, keep it away
from other metal objects, like paper clip, coins, from other metal objects, like paper clip, coins,
keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects,
that can make a connection from one terminal to that can make a connection from one terminal to
another. Shorting the BATTERY terminals together another. Shorting the BATTERY terminals together
may cause burns or a fire. may cause burns or a fire.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be • Under abusive conditions, liquid may be
ejected from the BATTERY; avoid contact. If If ejected from the BATTERY; avoid contact.
contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If
liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical
help. Liquid ejected from the BATTERY may cause help. Liquid ejected from the BATTERY may cause
irritation or burns. irritation or burns.
• Do not use a BATTERY pack or tool that is • Do not use a BATTERY pack or tool that is
damaged or modified. Damaged or modified damaged or modified.
batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior
resulting in fire, EXPLOSION or risk of injury. resulting in fire, EXPLOSION or risk of injury.
• Do not expose a BATTERY pack or tool to • Do not expose a BATTERY pack or tool to
fire or excessive temperature. fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire
or temperature above 265°F (130°C) may cause or temperature above 265°F (130°C) may cause
explosion. explosion.
• • Follow all charging instructions and do not Follow all charging instructions and do not
charge the BATTERY pack or tool outside the charge the BATTERY pack or tool outside the
temperature range specified in the instructions. temperature range specified in the instructions.
Charging improperly or at temperatures outside Charging improperly or at temperatures outside
the specified range may damage the BATTERY and the specified range may damage the BATTERY and
increase the risk of fire. increase the risk of fire.
SERVICE SERVICE
• Have your power tool serviced by a qualified • Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical replacement repair person using only identical replacement
parts. parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power
This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained. tool is maintained.
• Never service damaged battery packs. Service • Never service damaged battery packs.
of battery packs should only be performed by of battery packs should only be performed by
manufacturer or authorized service providers. manufacturer or authorized service providers.
* The text used in the General Power Tool Safety Warnings section of this manual
is required from the applicable EN 62841-1 standard to which this tool is tested.
This section contains general safety practices for many different types of power
tools. Not every precaution applies to every tool, and some may not apply to this
tool.
Damaged or modified
Exposure to fire
Service
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