
GENERAL SAFETY RULES 
USA0031 
(For 
All 
Battery Operated 
Tools) 
WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. 
Failure 
tofollow all instructions listed below, may result inelectric 
shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. 
SAVE 
THESE 
INSTRUCTIONS 
Work Area 
1. 
Keepyour work area clean and well 
lit. 
Cluttered benches and dark areas invite 
accidents. 
2. 
Do 
notoperate 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. 
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 
mustbe recharged only 
with 
the specified charger for the battery. 
A 
charger 
that may be suitable for one type of battery may create 
a 
risk of fire when 
used with another battery. 
5. 
Use battery operated tool only 
with 
specifically designated battery pack. 
Use of any other batteries may create a risk of fire. 
Personal Safetv 
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11. 
Stay alert, watch what you aredoing, and use common sensewhen 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 
notwear loose clothing orjewelry. Containlonghair. Keep 
your hair, clothing, and glovesaway from movingparts. Loose clothes, jewelry, 
or long hair can be caught in moving parts. 
Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is 
in 
the 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 left attached to a rotating part of the 
tool 
mayresult in personal 
injury. 
Do 
notoverreach. Keep proper footing and balance atall times. Proper footing 
and balance enable better control 
of 
the tool in unexpected situations. 
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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