General Safety Rules - CEN-TECH 97245 Set Up And Operating Instructions Manual

Warning! read all instructions
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock,
fire, and/or serious injury. The term "battery powered tool" in all of the
warnings listed below refers to your line-operated (corded) battery powered tool
or battery-operated (cordless) battery powered tool.
1. Work area safety
a. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b. Do not operate battery powered tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in
the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Battery powered tools cre-
ate may sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a battery powered
tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
2. electrical safety
a. Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges
and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is
grounded.
b. do not expose battery powered tools to rain or wet conditions. Water
entering a battery powered tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
3. personal safety
a. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating
a battery powered tool. Do not use a battery powered tool while you are tired
or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inat-
tention while operating battery powered tools may result in serious personal
injury.
use safety equipment. always wear eye protection. Safety equipment
b.
such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protec-
tion used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
c. Avoid accidental starting. Carrying battery powered tools with your finger on
the switch invites accidents.
d. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the battery powered tool
on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the battery powered
tool may result in personal injury.
e. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This en-
ables better control of the battery powered tool in unexpected situations.
SKU 97245 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

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