
Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools
allow you to become complacent and ignore tool
safety principles. Acarelessactioncan cause severe
injurywithinafractionofasecond.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long
hair.Looseclothes,jewelry,orlonghaircanbedrawn
intoairvents.
Do not use on a ladder or unstable support. Stable
footingonasolidsurfaceenablesbettercontrolofthe
powertoolinunexpectedsituations.
POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power
tool for your application. The correct power tool will
dothejobbetterandsaferattherateforwhichitwas
designed.
Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn
it on and off.Anypowertoolthatcannotbecontrolled
withtheswitchisdangerousandmustberepaired.
Disconnect the plug from the power source and/
or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from the
power tool before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools. Suchpreventive
safetymeasuresreducetheriskofstartingthepowertool
accidentally.
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
toolsaredangerousinthehandsofuntrainedusers.
Maintain power tools and accessories. 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. Manyaccidentsarecaused
bypoorlymaintainedpowertools.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properlymaintained
cuttingtoolswithsharpcuttingedgesarelesslikelyto
bindandareeasiertocontrol.
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. Useofthepowertoolforoperationsdifferent
fromthoseintendedcouldresultinahazardoussituation.
Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and
free from oil and grease. Slipperyhandlesandgrasping
surfacesdonotallowforsafehandlingandcontrolofthe
toolinunexpectedsituations.
BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
Recharge only with the charger specified by the
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type
ofbatterypackmaycreateariskoffirewhenusedwith
anotherbatterypack.
Use power tools only with specifically designated
battery packs. Useofanyotherbatterypacksmaycreate
ariskofinjuryandfire.
When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from
other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails,
screws or other small metal objects, that can make a
connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the
battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from
the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally
occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes,
additionally seek medical help. Liquidejectedfromthe
battery may cause irritation or burns.
Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or
modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit
unpredictablebehaviorresultinginfire,explosion,orrisk
ofinjury.
Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or
excessive temperature. Exposuretofireortemperature
above265°Fmaycauseexplosion.
Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the
battery pack or tool outside the temperature range
specified in the instructions. Chargingimproperlyorat
temperaturesoutsidethespecifiedrangemaydamage
thebatteryandincreasetheriskoffire.
SERVICE
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts. This will
ensurethatthesafetyofthepowertoolismaintained.
Never service damaged battery packs. Service
of battery packs should only be performed by the
manufacturerorauthorizedserviceproviders.
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
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