IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: When usingelectric tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed
to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, includingthefollowing:
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 toolor extensioncord.
4.
STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be stored indry, and highor
locked-upplace
-
out of reachof 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 to do the job of
a
heavy-
duty tool. Don't use toolfor purpose notintended.
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 coveringto 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
to disconnect from re-
10.
SECURE WORK. Use clampsor
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 charging accessories. Inspect
tool cords periodically and if damaged, have repaired by authorized service facility.
Keep handlesdry, clean, and free from oiland grease.
13.
DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not
in
use, before servicing, and when changingacces-
sories, such
as
blades, bits, cutters.
14.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to
see
that keys and 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 EXTENTIONCORDS. When tool
is
usedoutdoors, use only exten-
sioncords 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
carefullychecked todeterminethat
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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