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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING!
Please read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious per-
sonal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Work Area
1Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas may cause accidents.
2Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools
create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
3Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. Distraction can cause you to lose control.
Electrical Safety
1Double 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 not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install
a polarized outlet. Do not change the plug in any way. Double insulation eliminates the need for the three wire grounded power cord
and grounded power supply system.
2Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric
shock if your body is grounded.
3Don’t expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
4Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tools or pull the plug from an outlet. Replace damaged cords immediately.
Damaged cords will increase the risk of electric shock.
5When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension marked with “W-A” or “W.” These cords are rated for outdoor use
and reduce the risk of electric shock.
6If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) -protected supply. Use of an RCD
reduces the risk of electric shock.
7Recommendation:Use a residual current device with a rated residual current of 30 mA or less.
Personal Safety
1Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use the 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.
2Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothes or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothes, and gloves away from moving
parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
3Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that
have the switch on may invite accidents.
4Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may
result in personal injury.
5Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enable better control of the tool in
unexpected situations.
6Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for
appropriate conditions. Ordinary eye or sun glasses are NOT suitable for eye protection.
Tool Use And Care
1Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the work piece to a stable platform. Holding the work piece by hand or
against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control.
2Do not force the tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is
designed.
3Do not use the tool if the switch cannot be turned on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired before use.
4Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustment, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such
preventive safety measures can reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
5Store idle tools out of reach of children or other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
6Maintain tools with care. Keep the cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to
bind and are easier to control.
7Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the tools operation.
If damaged, have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
8Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool, may
become hazardous when used on another tool.
Service
1Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could
result in a risk of injury.
2When 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.
