Reciprocating Saw Safety Warnings - Chicago Electric 65298 Set Up And Operating Instructions Manual

proved for the specific hazards in the
work area.
4. power tool use and care
a. do not force the power tool. use
the correct power tool for your ap-
plication. The correct power tool will
do the job better and safer at the rate
for which it was designed.
b. do not use the power tool if the
switch does not turn it on and off.
Any power tool that cannot be con-
trolled with the switch is dangerous
and must be repaired.
c. disconnect the plug from the
power source and/or the battery
pack from the power tool before
making any adjustments, chang-
ing accessories, or storing power
tools. Such preventive safety mea-
sures reduce the risk of starting the
power tool accidentally.
d. Store idle power tools out of the
reach of children and do not allow
persons unfamiliar with the power
tool or these instructions to oper-
ate the power tool. Power tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
e. maintain power tools. check for
misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect the
power tool's operation. if dam-
aged, have the power tool repaired
before use. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained power
tools.
f. keep cutting tools sharp and
clean. Properly maintained cutting
tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to
control.
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g. use the power tool, accessories
and tool bits etc. in accordance
with these instructions, taking into
account the working conditions
and the work to be performed. Use
of the power tool for operations differ-
ent from those intended could result
in a hazardous situation.
5. Service
a. have your power tool serviced by
a qualified repair person using
only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the
power tool is maintained.
Reciprocating Saw Safety
warnings
1. hold power tool by insulated grip-
ping surfaces when performing an
operation where cutting tool may
contact hidden wiring or its own
cord. Contact with a "live" wire will
make exposed metal parts of the tool
"live" and shock the operator.
2. use clamps or another practical
way to secure and support the
work piece to a stable platform.
Holding the work by hand or against
your body leaves it unstable and may
lead to loss of control.
3. Do not cut material that is thicker
than the Saw Blade is long.
4. Maintain labels and nameplates on
the tool. These carry important safety
information. If unreadable or miss-
ing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a
replacement.
5. Avoid unintentional starting. Prepare
to begin work before turning on the
tool.
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