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Important Safety Instructions
WARNING: When using Electric Tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk
of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following:
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1. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.
2. CONSIDER WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT. Don't expose power tools to rain. Don't use power
tools in damp or wet locations. Keep work area well lit.
3. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK. Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces. For ex¬
ample: pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.
4. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept away from work area. Do not let visitors
contact tool or extension cord.
5. STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be stored in dry, and high or locked-up place -
out of reach of children.
6. DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was intended.
7. 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, for example, don't use circular saw for cutting tree limbs or logs.
8.
DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts,
rubber gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective
hair covering to contain long hair.
9. USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dustmask if cutting operation is dusty.
10. DON'T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord
from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
11. 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.
12. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
13. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safe performance.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect tool cords periodically and if
damaged have repaired by authorized service facility. Inspect extension cords periodically and
replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free form oil and grease.
14. DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before servicing, and when changing accessories, such
as blades, bits, cutters.
15. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys and ad¬
justing wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
16. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Don't carry plugged-in tool with finger on switch. Be sure
switch is off when plugging in.
17. OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords in¬
tended for use outdoors and so marked.
18. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate tool when you are
tired.
19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended
function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting,
and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is defective should
be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized sen/ice center unless otherwise indicated else¬
where in this instruction manual, have defective switches replaced by authorized service center. Do
not use tool if switch does not turn it on and off.
20. DO NOT OPERATE portable electric tools near flammable liquids or in gaseous or explosive atmos¬
pheres. Motors in these tools normally spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.
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