Safety
WARNING! Read and understand all instructions before using this tool. The operator must follow basic
precautions to reduce the risk of personal injury and/or damage to the equipment.
Keep this manual for safety warnings, precautions, operating or inspection and maintenance instructions.
HAZARD DEFINITIONS
Please familiarize yourself with the hazard notices found in this manual. A notice is an alert that there is a possibility of
property damage, injury or death if certain instructions are not followed.
DANGER! This notice indicates an immediate and specific hazard that will result in severe personal injury or death if the
proper precautions are not taken.
WARNING! This notice indicates a specific hazard or unsafe practice that could result in severe personal injury or death if
the proper precautions are not taken.
CAUTION! This notice indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result in minor or moderate injury if proper
practices are not taken.
NOTICE! This notice indicates that a specific hazard or unsafe practice will result in equipment or property damage, but not
personal injury.
WORK AREA
1.
Operate in a safe work environment. Keep your work area clean, well-lit and free of distractions. Place lights so you
are not working in a shadow.
2.
Keep anyone not wearing the appropriate safety equipment away from the work area.
3.
Store tools properly in a safe and dry location. Keep tools out of the reach of children.
PERSONAL SAFETY
WARNING! Wear personal protective equipment approved by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) or
American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
1.
Always wear impact safety goggles that provide front and side protection for the eyes. Eye protection equipment
should comply with CSA Z94.3-07 or ANSI Z87.1 standards based on the type of work performed.
2.
Wear gloves that provide protection based on the work materials or to reduce the effects of tool vibration.
3.
Wear protective clothing designed for the work environment and tool.
