GENERAL SAFETY RULES
uSA0031 
(For 
All 
Battery Operated 
Tools) 
WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. 
Failure 
to follow 
all 
instructions listed below, may result 
in 
electric 
shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. 
SAVE 
THESE 
INSTRUCTIONS 
Work 
Area 
1. 
Keepyour work area clean andwell 
lit. 
Cluttered benches and dark areas invite 
accidents. 
2. 
Donotoperate powertools inexplosiveatmospheres, such as inthe presence 
of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may 
ignite the dust or fumes. 
3. 
Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. 
Distractions can cause you to lose control. 
Electrical Safety 
4. 
A battery operated tool with integral batteries or a separate battery pack 
must be recharged only withthe specified chargerfor the battery. 
A 
charger 
that may be suitable for one type of battery may create a risk of fire when 
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used with another battery. 
5. 
Use battery operated tool only with specifically designated battery pack. 
Personal Safety 
Use of any other batteries may create a risk of fire. 
6. 
7. 
8. 
9. 
Stay alert, watch what you are doing, andusecommonsense 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 orjewelry. Containlonghair. Keep 
your hair, clothing, andgloves awayfrom movingparts. Looseclothes, jewelry, 
or long hair can be caught 
in 
moving parts. 
Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is inthe locked or off position before 
inserting battery pack. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or 
inserting the battery pack into a tool with the switch on invites accidents. 
Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on. 
A 
wrench 
or 
a 
key that is leftattachedto a rotating part of thetool may result 
in 
personal 
injury. 
IO. 
Donotoverreach. Keepproper footing and balanceatalltimes. Properfooting 
and balance enable better control of the tool 
in 
unexpected situations. 
11. 
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, non-skid 
safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate 
conditions. 
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