General Safety Rules -
For All Battery Operated Tools
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 AreaRemove adjusting keys or wrenches
Keep your work area clean and well lit.before turning the tool on. A wrench or a
Cluttered benches and dark areas invitekey that is left attached to a rotating part of
accidents.the tool may result in personal injury.
Do not operate power tools in explosiveDo not overreach. Keep proper footing
atmospheres, such as in the presence ofand balance at all times. Proper footing and
flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Powerbalance enable better control of the tool in
tools create sparks which may ignite the dustunexpected situations.
or fumes.
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye
Keep by-standers, children, and visitorsprotection. Dust mask, non-skid safety
away while operating a power tool.shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must
Distractions can cause you to lose control.be used for appropriate conditions.
Electrical SafetyTool Use and Care
A battery operated tool with integralUse clamps or other practical way to
batteries or a separate battery pack mustsecure and support the workpiece to a
be recharged only with the specifiedstable platform. Holding the work by hand or
charger for the battery. A charger that mayagainst your body is unstable and may lead to
be suitable for one type of battery may createloss of control.
a risk of fire when used with another battery.Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for
Use battery operated tool only withyour application. The correct tool will do the
specifically designated battery pack. Usejob better and safer at the rate for which it is
of any other batteries may create a risk of fire.designed.
Do not use tool if switch does not turn it
Personal Safetyon or off. A tool that cannot be controlled
Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and
with the switch is dangerous and must be
use common sense when operating arepaired.
power tool. Do not use tool while tired or
Disconnect battery pack from tool or place
under the influence of drugs, alcohol, orthe switch in the locked or off position
medication. A moment of inattention while
operating power tools may result in seriousbefore making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing the tool. Such
personal injury.
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
Dress properly. Do not wear loosestarting the tool accidentally.
clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair.
Store idle tools out of reach of children
Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away
from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry,and other untrained persons. Tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
When battery pack is not in use, keep it
Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch
is in the locked or off position beforeaway from other metal objects like: paper
clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other
inserting battery pack. Carrying tools with
your finger on the switch or inserting thesmall metal objects that can make a
connection from one terminal to another.
battery pack into a tool with the switch on
invites accidents.Shorting the battery terminals together may
cause sparks, burns, or a fire.
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