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I M PO R TAN T SAFETY I NST R UCT IO NS
WARNING: When using electric tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed
to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
1. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.
2. CONSIDER WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power tools in damp or wet
locations. Keep work area
well
lit. Don't expose power tools to rain. Don't use tool
in presence of flammable liquids or gases.
3. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept away from work area. Don't
let visitors contact tool or extension cord.
4. STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be stored in dry, and high or
locked-up place
-
out of reach of children.
5.
DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer a t the rate for which it
was intended.
6. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or attachment to do the job of a heavy-
duty tool. Don't use tool for purpose not intended.
7.
DRESS PROPERLY. Don't wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in
moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended when working
outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
8.
USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust mask
if
cutting operation is dusty.
9.
DON'T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by cord or yank
it
to disconnect from re-
10. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work.
It's safer than using your hand
11. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
12. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and charging accessories. Inspect
tool cords periodically and if damaged, have repaired by authorized service facility.
Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
13. DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before servicing, and when changing acces-
sories, such as blades, bits, cutters.
14. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to
see
that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning
it
on.
15. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Don't carry plugged-in tool with finger on
switch. Be sure switch i s OFF when plugging in.
16. OUTDOOR USE EXTENTION CORDS. When tool is used outdoors, use only exten-
sion cords intended for use outdoors and so marked.
17. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing, use common sense. Don't operate tool
when you
are
tired.
18. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part
that i s damaged should be carefully checked to determine that
it
will operate proper-
ly and perform i t s intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding
ceptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
and
it
frees both hands to operate tool.
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