IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: When using electrictools, basic
safety
precautions should always be followed
to reducethe riskof fire, electric shock, and personal injury, includingthe following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
1.
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Clutteredareas and benches inviteinjuries.
2.
CONSIDER
WORK
AREA ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power tools indamp or wet
locations. Keep work area well
lit.
Don't expose power toolsto rain. Don't use tool
inpresenceof flammable liquidsor gases.
3.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept away from work area. Don't
let
visitors contact tool
or
extensioncord.
4.
STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be stored indry, and highor
locked-upplace
-
out of reach of children.
5.
DON'T FORCE TOOL.
It
will do the job better and safer
at
the rate for which
it
was intended.
6.
USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or attachment todo the job of
a
heavy-
duty tool. Don't use toolfor purpose not intended.
7.
DRESS PROPERLY. Don't wear
loose
clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in
moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-skidfootwear are recommendedwhen working
outdoors. Wear protectivehair covering to containlonghair.
8.
USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust mask
if
cutting operation
is
dusty.
9.
DON'T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by cord or yank
it
todisconnect from re-
IO.
SECURE WORK. Use clamps or
a
vise
to holdwork.
It's
safer than usingyour hand
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 lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect
tool cords periodically and
if
damaged, have repaired by authorized service facility.
Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
13.
DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not inuse, before servicing, and when changingacces-
sories, such
as
blades, bits, cutters.
14.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to
see
that keysand adjustingwrenches are removedfrom tool before turning
it
on.
15.
AVOID UNINTENTIONALSTARTING. Don't carry plugged-intool with finger on
switch. Be sure switch
is
OFF when plugging in.
16.
OUTDOOR USE EXTENSIONCORDS. When tool
is
used outdoors, use only exten-
sion cords intendedfor use outdoors and
so
marked.
17.
STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing, use common sense. Don't operate tool
when you are tired.
18.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool,
a
guard or other part
that
is
damaged should
be
carefullycheckedto determinethat
it
will operate proper-
ly
and perform
its
intendedfunction. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding
of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and other conditions that may affect
its
operation. A guard or other part that
is
damaged should be properly repairedor
ceptacle. Keep cordfrom heat, oil, and sharp edges.
and
it
frees both hands tooperate tool.
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