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This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
Addresses practices not related to personal injury.
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"8#$('4$"&8#1%Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious injury.
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The term ″power tool″ in the warnings refers to
your battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
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9('3#=%,74&.&7%&(%5*9"4,$"&81 A moment
of inattention while operating power tools
may result in serious personal injury.
b. U&%8&$%&W*((*,4.1%%Y**/%/(&/*(%2&&$"83%,89%
+,7,84*%,$%,77%$"5*#1 This enables better control
of the power tool in unexpected situations.
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9&*#%8&$%$'(8%"$%&8%,89%&221 Any power
tool that cannot be controlled with the switch
is dangerous and must be repaired.
b. K*5&W*%$.*%+,$$*("*#%2(&5%$.*%/&)*(%$&&7%
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preventive safety measures reduce the risk
of starting the power tool accidentally.
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$&%&/*(,$*%$.*%/&)*(%$&&71 Power tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
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by poorly maintained power tools.
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(*/7,4*5*8$%/,($#1% This will ensure that
the safety of the power tool is maintained.
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1. Maintain labels and nameplates on
the tool. These carry important safety
information. If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
2. Handle Tool carefully at all times. Dropping Tool
can cause damage to circuit boards and housing,
which can cause the tool malfunction or failure.
3. Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not
mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or
rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.
Position batteries in proper polarity. Do
not use swollen or leaking batteries.
4. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and heavy-duty
work gloves when assembling and digging holes.