Safety
OREAD ALL INSTRUCTIONS� N Failure to follow the SAFETY RULES identified by BULLET (Y) symbol listed
BELOW and other safety precautions, may result in serious personal injury.!WARNING
General Safety Rules Roll long sleeves above elbows. Rubber gloves and non-
skid footwear are recommended when working
For Benchtop Toolsoutdoors.
YAvoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is in the
locked or off position before inserting battery pack.
Work AreaCarrying tools with your finger on the switch or inserting
the battery pack into a tool with the switch on invites
YKeep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benchesaccidents.
and dark areas invite accidents.
YDo not operate power tools in explosiveYRemove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning
atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammablethe tool OON�. A wrench or a key that is left attached to
a rotating part of the tool will be thrown.
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks whichYDo not overreach, keep proper footing and balance
may ignite the dust or fumes.
YKeep bystanders, children and visitors away whileat all times. Proper footing and balance enables better
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you tocontrol of the tool in unexpected situations.
YDo not stand on tool or its stand. Serious injury may
lose control.occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is
YStore idle tools out of reach of children and otheraccidentally contacted. Do not store materials on or
untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands
of untrained users.near the tool such that it is necessary to stand on the
tool or its stand to reach them.
YDo not leave tool running unattended, turn power off.YUse safety equipment. Always wear safety goggles.
Do not leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.Dust mask, safety shoes, hard hat or hearing protection
YMAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlock,must be used for appropriate conditions. Everyday
master switches, or by removing starter keys. eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses. They are
NOT safety glasses.
Electrical Safety
Tool Use and Care
YDo not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry
the tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharpYUse clamps or other practical way to secure and
edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged cordssupport the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding
immediately. Damaged cords may create a fire.the work by hand or against your body is unstable. It
allows for work to shift, causes binding of the tool and
YA battery operated tool with integral batteries or aloss of control.
separate battery pack must be recharged only with
the specified charger for the battery. A charger thatYDo not force tool. Use the correct tool for your
may be suitable for one type of battery may create aapplication. The correct tool will do the job better and
risk of fire when used with another battery.safer at the rate for which it is designed. Do not use the
tool for purpose not intended - for example; do not use
YUse battery operated tool only with specifically
designated battery pack. Use of any other batteriesthe miter saw for slicing meats.
may create a risk of fire.YDo not use tool if switch does not turn it OON� or
OOFF�. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the
switch is dangerous.
Personal Safety
YDisconnect battery pack from tool before
YStay alert, watch what you are doing, and useperforming any assembly, adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive
common sense when operating a power tool. Dosafety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool
not use tool while tired or under the influence ofaccidentally.
drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating power tools may result inYKeep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
serious personal injury.maintained tools, with sharp cutting edges, are less likely
to bind and easier to control. When mounting saw
YDress properly. Do not wear loose clothing orblades be certain that the arrow on the blade matches
jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothingthe direction of the arrow marked on the tool and that the
and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes,
jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.teeth are also pointing in the same direction.
OSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS�
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