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starting the power tool accidentally.
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dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
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maintained power tools.
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maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to bind and are easier to
control.
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suitable for one type of battery pack may
create a risk of fire when used with another
battery pack.
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fire.
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cause burns or a fire.
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"live" wire may make exposed metal parts of
the power tool "live" and could give the
operator an electric shock.
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against your body leaves it unstable and may
lead to loss of control.
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breakers feeding this worksite.
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The proximity of the blade to your hand is
hidden from your sight.
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blades can break easily or cause kickback.
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can chatter or vibrate if blade speed is too
slow at beginning of cut and possibly
kickback.
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blade, causing loss of control.
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clamps can cause the tool or blade to slip and
loss of control may result.
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