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Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.
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:552 oss of control can cause personal injury.
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accessory contacting a "live" wire may make
exposed metal parts of the power tool "live"
and could give the operator an electric shock.
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9:'(2+62':,583 Holding the work by hand
or against your body leaves it unstable and
may lead to loss of control.
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Striking or cutting into a gas line will result in
explosion. Water entering an electrical device
may cause electrocution.
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-+4+8':+ *;9: Safety goggles or eye
protection will help deflect fragments of the
material that may be thrown toward your face
and eyes. Dust generated or gases released
from the material you are cutting (i.e. asbestos
insulated pipes, radon) may cause respiratory
difficulties.
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6+8/5*9Vibration caused by hammer action
may be harmful to your hands and arms.
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'))+9958/+9 Dull or damaged bits have a
greater tendency to bind in the workpiece.
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develops intense percussive forces during
operation and you may lose control if
attempting one hand operation.
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58 659:9 Should the bit become bound or
jammed in the work, the reaction of the tool
could crush your hand or leg.
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dislodge and strike you or bystanders.
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preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
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dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
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Many accidents are caused by poorly
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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power tool for operations different from those
intended could result in a hazardous situation.
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safety of the power tool is maintained.
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