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:
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KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.
CONSIDER WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power tools
in
damp
or wet locations. Keep work area well
lit.
Don't expose power tools to rain.
Don't use tool
in
presence of flammable liquids or gases.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept away from work area.
Don't let visitors contact tool
or
extension cord.
STORE IDLETOOLS. When not
in
use, toolsshould bestored
in
dry, andhigh
or locked-up place
-
out
of
reach of children.
DON'T FORCETOOL.
It
will
dothejob better and safer atthe ratefor which
it
was intended.
USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or attachment to do the job
of
a
heavy-dutytool. Don't usetool for purpose not intended; for example, don't
use circular saw for cutting tree limbs
or
logs.
DRESS PROPERLY. Don't wear looseclothing
or
jewelry. They canbecaught
in moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended
when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering tocontain longhair.
USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is
dusty.
DON'T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by cord
or
yank
it
todisconnectfrom
receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
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.
DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean
for
better and
safer performance. Follow instructions for lubricatingand changing acces-
sories. Inspecttoolcordsperiodicallyandifdamaged, haverepaired byautho-
rized service facility. Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if
damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
DISCONNECTTOOLS. When not
in
use, beforeservicing, and when chang-
ing accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters.
