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Power Tool Safety Rules
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.!WARNING
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Work Areaor "W." These cords are rated for outdoor use
Keep your work area clean and well lit.and reduce the risk of electric shock. Refer to
Cluttered benches and dark areas inviteORecommended sizes of Extension Cords� in
accidents.the Accessory section of this manual.
Do not operate power tools in explosivePersonal Safety
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases, or dust. PowerStay alert, watch what you are doing and
tools create sparks which may ignite the dustuse common sense when operating a
or fumes.power tool. Do not use tool while tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
Keep by-standers, children, and visitorsmedication. A moment of inattention while
away while operating a power tool.operating power tools may result in serious
Distractions can cause you to lose control.personal injury.
Electrical SafetyDress properly. Do not wear loose clothing
Double Insulated tools are equipped with aor jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your
polarized plug (one blade is wider than thehair, clothing, and gloves away from
other.) This plug will fit in a polarized outletmoving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully inhair can be caught in moving parts. Keep
the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still doeshandles dry, clean and free from oil and
not fit, contact a qualified electrician togrease.
install a polarized outlet. Do not change
the plug in any way. Double InsulationAvoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is
eliminates the need for the three wireOOFF� before plugging in. Carrying tools with
grounded power cord and grounded poweryour finger on the switch or plugging in tools
supply system. Before plugging in the tool, bethat have the switch OON� invites accidents.
certain the outlet voltage supplied is within the
voltage marked on the nameplate. Do not useRemove adjusting keys or wrenches before
OAC only� rated tools with a DC power supply.turning the tool OON�. A wrench or a key that
is left attached to a rotating part of the tool
Avoid body contact with grounded surfacesmay result in personal injury.
such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk ofDo not overreach. Keep proper footing and
electric shock if your body is grounded. Ifbalance at all times. Proper footing and
operating the power tool in damp locations isbalance enables better control of the tool in
unexpected situations.
unavoidable, a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
must be used to supply the power to yourUse safety equipment. Always wear eye
tool. ElectricianOs rubber gloves and footwearprotection. Dust mask, non-skid safety
will further enhance your personal safety.shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be
Don't expose power tools to rain or wetused for appropriate conditions.
conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.Tool Use and Care
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cordUse clamps or other practical way to
to carry the tools or pull the plug from ansecure and support the workpiece to a
outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharpstable platform. Holding the work by hand or
against your body is unstable and may lead to
edges or moving parts. Replace damagedloss of control.
cords immediately. Damaged cords increase
the risk of electric shock.Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for
When operating a power tool outside, useyour application. The correct tool will do the
an outdoor extension cord marked "W-A"job better and safer at the rate for which it is
designed.
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