I
M
PO
RTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(For
All Tools)
WARNING:
WHEN USING ELECTRICTOOLS, BASICSAFETY
PRECAUTIONSSHOULD ALWAYS
BE
FOLLOWEDTO REDUCE
THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND PERSONAL
INJURY, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
1. KEEPWORK AREA CLEAN. Clutteredareas and benchesinviteinjuries.
2. CONSIDERWORK AREA ENVIRONMENT. Don’t usepowertools
in
dampor
wet locations. Keep work area well lit. Don’t expose power tools to rain.
Don’t usetool
in
presenceof flammable liquids or gases.
3. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY.
All
visitors should be kept away from work area.
Don’t let visitors contact tool or extensioncord.
4.
STORE IDLETOOLS. When not in use, tools should be stored in dry, and
high or locked-upplace
-
out of reachof children.
5.
DON’T FORCETOOL. Itwill
do
the job betterand safer at the ratefor which
itwas intended.
6.
USE RIGHTTOOL. Don’t force small tool or attachment to
do
the job of a
heavy-dutytool. Don’t usetool for purposenot intended;for example,don’t
usecircular saw for cutting tree limbs or logs.
7.
DRESS PROPERLY. Don’twear looseclothing orjewelry.They canbecaught
in
moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended
when working outdoors. Wear protectivehair coveringtocontain long hair.
8.
USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also useface or dust mask if cutting operation is
dusty.
9.
DON’T ABUSE CORD. Never carrytool bycord or yank ittodisconnectfrom
receptacle. Keepcord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
10. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work. It’s safer than using
your handand it frees both hands to operatetool.
11. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balanceat all times.
12. MAINTAINTOOLS WITH CARE. Keep
tools
sharp and clean for better and
safer performance. Follow instructionsfor lubricating and changingacces-
sories. Inspect tool cords periodically and if damaged, have repaired by
authorizedservicefacility. Inspectextensioncords periodicallyand replace
if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and freefrom oil and grease.
13. DISCONNECTTOOLSwhen not
in
use, beforeservicing,andwhen changing
accessories,such as blades, bits, cutters.
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