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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 AreaWhen operating a power tool outside, use
Keep your work area clean and well lit.an outdoor extension cord marked "W-A"
or "W." These cords are rated for outdoor use
Cluttered benches and dark areas invite
accidents.and reduce the risk of electric shock. Refer to
Recommended sizes of Extension Cords in
Do not operate power tools in explosive
the Accessory section of this manual.
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases, or dust. PowerPersonal Safety
tools create sparks which may ignite the dust
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
or fumes.use common sense when operating a
Keep by-standers, children, and visitorspower tool. Do not use tool while tired or
away while operating a power tool.under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
Distractions can cause you to lose control.medication. A moment of inattention while
operating power tools may result in serious
Electrical Safetypersonal injury.
Double Insulated tools are equipped with aDress properly. Do not wear loose clothing
polarized plug (one blade is wider than theor jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your
other.) This plug will fit in a polarized outlet
hair, clothing, and gloves away from
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully inmoving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long
the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does
hair can be caught in moving parts. Keep
not fit, contact a qualified electrician tohandles dry, clean and free from oil and
install a polarized outlet. Do not change thegrease.
plug in any way. Double Insulation
eliminates the need for the three wire groundedAvoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is
power cord and grounded power supplyOFF before plugging in. Carrying tools with
your finger on the switch or plugging in tools
system. Before plugging in the tool, be certain
the outlet voltage supplied is within the voltagethat have the switch ON invites accidents.
marked on the nameplate. Do not use ACRemove adjusting keys or wrenches before
only rated tools with a DC power supply.turning the tool ON. A wrench or a key that
Avoid body contact with groundedis left attached to a rotating part of the tool may
result in personal injury.
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges
and refrigerators. There is an increased riskDo not overreach. Keep proper footing and
of 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
unavoidable, a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupterunexpected situations.
must be used to supply the power to your tool.
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye
Electricians rubber gloves and footwear willprotection. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes,
further enhance your personal safety.
hard hat, or hearing protection must be used
Don't expose power tools to rain or wetfor 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
secure 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, sharp
edges or moving parts. Replace damagedagainst your body is unstable and may lead to
loss of control.
cords immediately. Damaged cords increase
the risk of electric shock.
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