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Tool Use and Careother condition that may affect the tools
Use clamps or other practical way tooperation. If damaged, have the tool
secure and support the workpiece to aserviced before using. Many accidents are
stable platform. Holding the work by handcaused by poorly maintained tools. Develop
or against your body is unstable and maya periodic maintenance schedule for your
tool.
lead to loss of control.
Do not force tool. Use the correct tool forUse only accessories that are
your application. The correct tool will dorecommended by the manufacturer for
the job better and safer at the rate for whichyour model. Accessories that may be
it is designed.suitable for one tool, may become hazardous
when used on another tool.
Do not use tool if switch does not turn it
OON� or OOFF�. Any tool that cannot beService
controlled with the switch is dangerous andTool service must be performed only by
must be repaired.
qualified repair personnel. Service or
Disconnect the plug from the powermaintenance performed by unqualified
source before making any adjustments,personnel could result in a risk of injury. For
changing accessories, or storing the tool.example: internal wires may be misplaced or
Such preventive safety measures reduce thepinched, safety guard return springs may be
risk of starting the tool accidentally. Storeimproperly mounted.
idle tools out of reach of children andWhen servicing a tool, use only identical
other untrained persons. Tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.replacement parts. Follow instructions in
the Maintenance section of this manual.
Maintain tools with care. Keep cuttingUse of unauthorized parts or failure to follow
tools sharp and clean. Properly maintainedMaintenance Instructions may create a risk
tools, with sharp cutting edges are less likelyof electric shock or injury. Certain cleaning
to bind and are easier to control. Anyagents such as gasoline, carbon
alteration or modification is a misuse andtetrachloride, ammonia, etc. may damage
may result in a dangerous condition.plastic parts.
Check for misalignment or binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, and any
Safety Rules for Shears
Hold tools by insulated gripping surfacesWear ear protectors when using the tool
when performing an operation where thefor extended periods. Prolonged exposure
cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or itto high intensity noise can cause hearing
own cord. Contact with a "live" wire will makeloss.
exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and
shock the operator.Use thick cushioned gloves and limit the
exposure time by taking frequent rest
Always unplug the tool from the powerperiods. Vibration caused by shearing
source before changing accessories oraction may be harmful to your hands and
making any adjustments. Accidental startarms.
up may occur causing serious personal
Do not run the tool while carrying it at
injury.your side. The cutters could become
Always wear safety goggles or eyeentangled with clothing and injury may
protection, leather gloves and safetyresult.
shoes when using this tool. Shears
Always use the supplied hand guard. The
produce sharp metal strips or edges that ifguard helps keep the sharp metal strips or
contacted can lacerate skin easily.pieces away from contacting your hand.
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