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Power Tool Safety Rules
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions!WARNING
listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Work Areaoil, sharp edges or moving parts. Replace
damaged cords immediately. Damaged
Keep your work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered benches and dark areas invitecords increase the risk of electric shock.
accidents.When operating a power tool outside, use
Do not operate power tools in explosivean outdoor extension cord marked "W-A"
atmospheres, such as in the presence ofor "W." These cords are rated for outdoor
use and reduce the risk of electric shock.
flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power
tools create sparks which may ignite the dustRefer to ORecommended sizes of Extension
or fumes.Cords� in the Accessory section of this
manual.
Keep by-standers, children, and visitors
away while operating a power tool.Personal Safety
Distractions can cause you to lose control.Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
use common sense when operating a
Electrical Safety
power tool. Do not use tool while tired or
Double Insulated tools are equipped withunder the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
a polarized plug (one blade is wider than
medication. A moment of inattention while
the other.) This plug will fit in a polarizedoperating power tools may result in serious
outlet only one way. If the plug does notpersonal injury.
fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it
still does not fit, contact a qualifiedDress properly. Do not wear loose
electrician to install a polarized outlet. Doclothing or jewelry. Contain long hair.
not change the plug in any way. DoubleKeep your hair, clothing, and gloves away
Insulation eliminates the need for thefrom moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry,
three wire grounded power cord andor long hair can be caught in moving parts.
Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil
grounded power supply system. Before
plugging in the tool, be certain the outletand grease.
voltage supplied is within the voltage markedAvoid accidental starting. Be sure switch
on the nameplate. Do not use OAC only�is OOFF� before plugging in. Carrying
rated tools with a DC power supply.tools with your finger on the switch or
plugging in tools that have the switch OON�
Avoid body contact with grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, rangesinvites accidents.
and refrigerators. There is an increasedRemove adjusting keys or wrenches
risk of electric shock if your body isbefore turning the tool OON�. A wrench or
grounded. If operating the power tool ina key that is left attached to a rotating part of
damp locations is unavoidable, a Groundthe tool may result in personal injury.
Fault Circuit Interrupter must be used to
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
supply the power to your tool. ElectricianOs
rubber gloves and footwear will furtherand balance at all times. Proper footing
and balance enables better control of the tool
enhance your personal safety.
in unexpected situations.
Don't expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool willUse safety equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety
increase the risk of electric shock.
shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must
Do not abuse the cord. Never use thebe used for appropriate conditions.
cord to carry the tools or pull the plug
from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat,
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