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Avoidaccidental starting.Besuretheswitchis off before
plugging in. Carryingtoolswithyourfingerontheswitch
orplugging intools thathave theswitch oninvites acci-
dents.
Remove adjusting keysorwrenches before turning the
tool on. Awrenchor akey thatis leftattached toa rotat-
ing part of the tool may result in personal injury.
Do not overreach.Keep proper footing and balance at
alltimes.Properfooting andbalance enablesbetter con-
trol of the tool in unexpected situations.
Usesafety equipment.Always wear eye pro-
tection. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes,
hardhat, orhearing protectionmust beused
for appropriate conditions.
4.Tool use and care
Use clamps or other practical way to secure and sup-
port the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the
workby handor againstyour bodyis unstableand may
lead to loss of control.
Donot force tool.Use the correcttoolfor your applica-
tion. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at
the rate for which it is designed.
Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off.Any
tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dan-
gerous and must be repaired.
Disconnectthe plug from thepowersource before mak-
ingany adjustments,changing accessories,or storing
the tool.Such preventive safety measures reduce the
risk of starting the tool accidentally.
Storeidle tools out ofreachof children and otheruntrained
persons. Toolsare dangerousin thehands ofuntrained
users.
Maintaintools with care.Keep cuttingtools sharp and
clean.Properlymaintained toolswith sharpcutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts,and any other condition that may
affectthe tools operation.If damaged,have the toolser-
viced before using. Manyaccidentsare causedby poor-
ly maintained tools.
Use only accessories that are recommended by the
manufacturerfor your model. Accessoriesthatmaybe
suitablefor onetool, maybecome hazardouswhen used
on another tool.
5.Service
Toolservicemust be performed onlybyqualified repair
personnel. Service or maintenance performed by un-
qualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement
parts.Follow instructions in the Maintenance section
of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to
follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of
electric shock or injury.
General safety rules
Warning! Read andunderstand all instructions. Failure
tofollow allinstructions listedbelow,may resultin elec-
tric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
1.Work area
Keep your workarea cleanand well lit. Clutteredbench-
es and dark areas invite accidents.
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,
suchas in the presenceofflammable liquids,gases,or
dust.Power tools create sparks which may ignite the
dust or fumes.
Keep bystanders,children, and visitors away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to
lose control.
2.Electrical safety
Double Insulated tools are equipped with a polarized
plug (one blade is wider than the other.) This plug will
fit in a polarized outlet only one way.If the plug does
notfit fully in theoutlet,reversetheplug.Ifit still does
notfit,contacta qualified electrician toinstalla polar-
ized outlet.Do not change the plug in any way. Double
InsulationZ eliminatestheneedforthethreewire ground-
edpowercordand groundedpower supplysystem.
Applicable only to Class II tools.
Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as
pipes,radiators, ranges and refrigerators.There is an
increased risk of electric shock if your body is ground-
ed.
Don’t expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water enteringa powertool willincrease therisk ofelec-
tric shock.
Do not abuse the cord.Never use the cord to carry the
tools or pull the plug from an outlet.Keep cord away
from heat,oil, sharp edges or moving parts.Replace
damaged cords immediately. Damaged cordsincrease
the risk of electric shock.
When operating a power tool outside,use an outdoor
extensioncord marked "W-A"or "W".Thesecordsare
rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric
shock.
3.Personal safety
Stayalert,watchwhat you are doinganduse common
sense when operating a power tool.Do not use tool
while tired or under the influence of drugs,alcohol, or
medication. A moment of inattention while operating
power tools may result in serious personal injury.
Dress properly.Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
Contain long hair.Keep your hair,clothing,and gloves
awayfrom movingparts.Looseclothes, jewelry, orlong
hair can be caught in moving parts.