IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
(For
All
Tools)
WARNING:
WHEN USINGELECTRICTOOLS, BASICSAFETY
PRECAUTIONSSHOULDALWAYS BE FOLLOWEDTO REDUCE
THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND PERSONAL
INJURY, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
READ
ALL
INSTRUCTIONS.
1.
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.
2.
CONSIDER WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power tools
in
damp
or wet locations. Keepwork area well
lit.
Don't expose power tools torain.
Don't use tool in presence of flammable liquids or gases.
3.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept away from work area.
Don't let visitors contact tool or extension cord.
4.
STORE IDLETOOLS. When not
in
use, toolsshould be stored
in
dry, and
high
or locked-up place
-
out of reach of children.
5.
DON'T FORCETOOL.
It
willdo thejobbetterandsafer atthe ratefor which
it
was intended.
6.
USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or attachment to do the job of a
heavy-dutytool. Don't usetoolfor purpose notintended; for example, don't
use circular saw for cutting tree limbs or logs.
7.
DRESSPROPERLY. Don't wear loose clothingorjewelry. They canbe caught
in moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended
when working outdoors. Wear protective hair coveringtocontain longhair.
8.
USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust mask
if
cuttingoperation is
dusty.
9.
DON'T ABUSE
CORD.
Nevercarry tool bycordor yank
it
todisconnectfrom
receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
IO.
SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work. It's safer than using
your hand and
it
frees both hands to operate tool.
11.
DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
12.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and
safer performance.Follow instructionsfor lubricatingand changing acces-
sories.Inspecttoolcords periodicallyand
if
damaged, haverepairedby autho-
rized service facility. Inspect extension cords periodically and replace
if
damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
13.
DISCONNECTTOOLS. When not inuse, before servicing, andwhen chang-
ing accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters.
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