IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
(For
All
Tools)
WARNING:
WHEN USINGELECTRICTOOLS, BASICSAFETY
PRECAUTIONSSHOULD ALWAYS 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. Keep work area well
lit.
Don't expose power tools to rain.
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 IDLE
TOOLS.
When not
in
use, tools should
be
stored
in
dry, andhigh
or locked-up place
-
out of reach of children.
5.
DON'T FORCETOOL.
It
willdo the
job
betterandsafer at the ratefor which
it
was intended.
6.
USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or attachment to do the
job
of a
heavy-duty tool. Don't use tool for purpose not intended.
7.
DRESS PROPERLY. Don't wear looseclothingorjewelry. They canbecaught
in
moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended
when workingoutdoors. Wear protective hair covering tocontain long hair.
8.
USE SAFETY GLASSES.
Also
use face or dust mask if cutting operation is
dusty.
9.
DON'T ABUSE CORD. Nevercarry tool
by
cordor yank
it
todisconnect from
receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
10.
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 perform.ance. Follow instructionsfor lubricating and changing acces-
sories. Inspecttoolcordsperiodicallyandifdamaged, haverepaired
by
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
in
use, beforeservicing, andwhen chang-
ing accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters.
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