Power Tool Safety Rules
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed!WARNING
below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
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 explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence ofPersonal Safety
flammable liquids, gases, or dust. PowerStay alert, watch what you are doing and
use common sense when operating a
tools create sparks which may ignite the dustpower tool. Do not use tool while tired or
or fumes.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.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing
Electrical Safetyor jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your
Double Insulated tools are equipped with ahair, clothing, and gloves away from
polarized plug (one blade is wider than themoving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long
other.) This plug will fit in a polarized outlethair can be caught in moving parts. Keep
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully inhandles dry, clean and free from oil and
the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still doesgrease.
not fit, contact a qualified electrician to
install a polarized outlet. Do not changeAvoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is
the plug in any way. Double InsulationOOFF� before plugging in. Carrying tools with
eliminates the need for the three wireyour finger on the switch or plugging in tools
grounded power cord and grounded powerthat have the switch OON� invites accidents.
supply system. Before plugging in the tool, beRemove adjusting keys or wrenches before
certain the outlet voltage supplied is within theturning the tool OON�. A wrench or a key that
voltage marked on the nameplate. Do not useis left attached to a rotating part of the tool
OAC only� rated tools with a DC power supply.may result in personal injury.
Avoid body contact with grounded surfacesDo not overreach. Keep proper footing and
such as pipes, radiators, ranges andbalance at all times. Proper footing and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk ofbalance enables better control of the tool in
electric shock if your body is grounded. Ifunexpected situations.
operating the power tool in damp locations isUse safety equipment. Always wear eye
unavoidable, a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupterprotection. Dust mask, non-skid safety
must be used to supply the power to yourshoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be
tool. ElectricianOs rubber gloves and footwearused for appropriate conditions.
will further enhance your personal safety.
Don't expose power tools to rain or wetTool Use and Care
conditions. Water entering a power tool willUse clamps or other practical way to
increase the risk of electric shock.secure and support the workpiece to a
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cordstable platform. Holding the work by hand or
to carry the tools or pull the plug from anagainst your body is unstable and may lead to
outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharploss of control.
edges or moving parts. Replace damagedDo not force tool. Use the correct tool for
cords immediately. Damaged cords increaseyour application. The correct tool will do the
the risk of electric shock.job better and safer at the rate for which it is
When operating a power tool outside, usedesigned.
an outdoor extension cord marked "W-A"
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