Holdtool byinsulatedgrippingsurfaceswhenperforminganoperationwherethecuttingtool may
contacthiddenwiringoritscord.Contactwitha"live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and
shock the operator.
Additional Rules for Safe Operation
•Know your power tool. Read operator's manual
carefully. Learn its applications and limitations,
as well as the specific potential hazards related
to this tool. Following this rule willreduce the risk of
electric shock, fire, or serious injury.
•Always wear safety glasses. Everyday eye-
glasses have only impact-resistant lenses; they
are NOT safety glasses. Following this rule will
reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
•Protect your lungs, Wear a face or dust mask if
the operation is dusty. Following this rule will
reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
•Protect your hearing. Wear hearing protection
during extended periods of operation. Following
this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal
injury.
•Inspect tool cords periodically and, if dam-
aged, have repaired at your nearest Factory
Service Center or other Authorized Service
Organization. Constantly stay aware of cord
location. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
electric shock or fire.
•Check damaged parts. Before further use of
the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that
it will operate properly and perform its in-
tended function. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, break-
age of parts, mounting, and any other condi-
tions that may affect its operation. A guard or
other part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced by an authorized service
center. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
electric shock, fire, or serious injury.
•Don't abuse cord. Never carry the tool by the
cord or yank it to disconnect it from the
receptacle. Keep cord away from heat, oil, and
sharp edges. Following this rule will reduce the
risk of electric shock or fire.
•Make sure your extension cord is in good
condition. When using an extension cord, be
sure to use one heavy enough to carry the
current your product will draw. A wire gage
size (A.W.G,) of at least 16 is recommended
for an extension cord 100 feet or less in
length. A cord exceeding 100 feet is not
recommended. If in doubt, use the next
heavier gage. The smaller the gage number,
the heavier the cord. An undersized cord will
cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of
power and overheating.
•Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber
before cuffing. Following this rule will reduce the
risk of serious personal injury.
•Drugs, alcohol, medication. Do not operate
tool while under the influence of drugs, alco-
hol, or any medication. Following this rule will
reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious
personal injury.
•Save these instructions. Refer to them fre-
quently and use them to instruct others who
may use this tool. If you loan someone this
tool, loan them these instructions also.
AWARNING: Some dust created by power
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities contains chemicals known
to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproduc-
tive harm. Some examples of these chemicals
are:
•lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and
other masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-
treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies,
depending on how often you do this type of
work. To reduce your exposure to these
chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and
work with approved safety equipment, such as
those dust masks that are specially designed to
filter out microscopic particles.
