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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 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
Personal Safety
atmospheres, such as in the presence ofStay alert, watch what you are doing and
flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Poweruse common sense when operating a
tools create sparks which may ignite the dust
power 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 a
polarized plug (one blade is wider than thehair, clothing, and gloves away from
moving 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 does
grease.
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
eliminates the need for the three wirewith your finger on the switch or plugging in
grounded power cord and grounded powertools that have the switch OON� invites
supply system. Before plugging in the tool, beaccidents.
certain the outlet voltage supplied is within theRemove adjusting keys or wrenches before
voltage marked on the nameplate. Do not useturning the tool OON�. A wrench or a key
OAC only� rated tools with a DC power supply.
that is left attached to a rotating part of the
Avoid body contact with grounded surfacestool may result in personal injury.
such as pipes, radiators, ranges andDo not overreach. Keep proper footing and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk ofbalance at all times. Proper footing and
electric shock if your body is grounded. Ifbalance enables better control of the tool in
operating the power tool in damp locations is
unexpected situations.
unavoidable, a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
must be used to supply the power to your tool.Use safety equipment. Always wear eye
ElectricianOs rubber gloves and footwear willprotection. Dust mask, non-skid safety
further enhance your personal safety.shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be
used for appropriate conditions.
Don't expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool willTool Use and Care
increase the risk of electric shock.Use clamps or other practical way to
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cordsecure and support the workpiece to a
to carry the tools or pull the plug from anstable platform. Holding the work by hand or
outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharpagainst your body is unstable and may lead to
edges or moving parts. Replace damagedloss of control.
cords immediately. Damaged cords increaseDo not force tool. Use the correct tool for
the risk of electric shock.your application. The correct tool will do the
When operating a power tool outside, usejob better and safer at the rate for which it is
an outdoor extension cord marked "W-A"designed.
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