the correct power tool for your 
application.The correct power tool will 
do the job better and safer at the rate 
for which it was designed.
b)Do not use the power tool if the 
switch does not turn it on and 
off.Any power tool that cannot 
be controlled with the switch is 
dangerous and must be repaired.
c)Disconnect the plug from the power 
source and/or the battery pack from 
the power tool before making any 
adjustments, changing accessories, 
or storing power tools. Such preventive 
safety measures reduce the risk of 
starting the power tool accidentally.
d)Store idle power tools out of 
the reach of children and do not 
allow persons unfamiliar with the 
power tool or these instructions 
to operate the power tool. Power 
tools are dangerous in the hands of 
untrained users.
e)Maintain power tools. Check for 
misalignment or binding of moving 
parts, breakage of parts and any 
other condition that may affect the 
power tool’s operation. If damaged, 
have the power tool repaired before 
use. Many accidents are caused by 
poorly maintained power tools.
f)Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. 
Properly maintained cutting tools with 
sharp cutting edges are less likely to 
bind and are easier to control.
g)Use the power tool, accessories 
and tool bits, etc. in accordance 
with these instructions, taking into 
account the working conditions 
and the work to be performed.
Use of the power tool for operations 
different from those intended could 
result in a hazardous situation.
5) SERVICE
a) 
Have your power tool serviced by a 
qualified repair person using only 
identical replacement parts. This will 
ensure that the safety of the power 
tool is maintained.
Specific Safety RuleS
• Hold power tools by insulated gripping 
surfaces when performing an operation 
where the cutting tool may contact 
hidden wiring or its own cord.Contactwith
a“live”wirewillmakeexposedmetalpartsof
thetool“live”andshocktheoperator.
WARNING: ALWAYS use safety 
glasses. Everyday eye glasses are NOT 
safety glasses. Also use face or dust 
mask if cutting operation is 
dusty. ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED 
SAFETY EQUIPMENT: 
•ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA 
Z94.3) 
•ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection
•
 NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection 
WARNING: Some dust created by 
power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, 
and other construction activities 
contains chemicals known to the State of 
California to cause cancer, birth defects 
or other reproductive harm. Some 
examples of these chemicals are:
 •leadfromlead-basedpaints,
 •crystallinesilicafrombricksandcement
 andothermasonryproducts,and
 •arsenicandchromiumfromchemically-
 treatedlumber.
Yourriskfromtheseexposuresvaries,
dependingonhowoftenyoudothistype
ofwork.Toreduceyourexposuretothese
chemicals:workinawellventilatedarea,
andworkwithapprovedsafetyequipment,
suchasthosedustmasksthatarespecially
designedtofilteroutmicroscopicparticles.
• Avoid prolonged contact with dust 
from power sanding, sawing, grinding, 
drilling, and other construction 
activities. Wear protective clothing 
and wash exposed areas with soap 
and water.Allowingdusttogetinto
yourmouth,eyes,orlayontheskinmay
promoteabsorptionofharmfulchemicals.
WARNING: Use of this tool can 
generate and/or disperse dust, which 
may cause serious and permanent 
respiratory or other injury.Alwaysuse
NIOSH/OSHAapprovedrespiratory
protectionappropriateforthedustexposure.
Directparticlesawayfromfaceandbody.
• Sanding of lead-based paint is not 
recommended.SeeSanding: Lead 
Based Paintforadditionalinformation
beforesandingpaint.
• Cleanyourtooloutperiodically.
Extension Cords
Whenusinganextensioncord,besureto
useoneheavyenoughtocarrythecurrent
yourproductwilldraw.Anundersizedcord
willcauseadropinlinevoltageresulting
inlossofpowerandoverheating.The
followingtableshowsthecorrectsize
tousedependingoncordlengthand
nameplateampererating.Ifindoubt,use
thenextheaviergauge.Thesmallerthe
gaugenumber,theheavierthecord.
3
Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets
Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet
120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150
  (0-7,6m)(7,6-15,2m)(15,2-30,4m)(30,4-45,7m)
240V 0-50 51-100 101-200 201-300
(0-15,2m)(15,2-30,4m)(30,4-60,9m)(60,9-91,4m)
Ampere Rating 
More Notmore AmericanWireGage
Than Than
0 - 6 18 16 16 14
6 - 10 18 16 14 12
10 - 12 16 16 14 12
12 - 16 14 12 NotRecommended