WARNING! “READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS”. Failure to follow the SAFETY RULES identi- fied by the BULLET (•) symbols listed BE- LOW and other safety precautions, may result in serious personal injury. Keep these operating instructions with this product.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
for all Power Tools
Work Area
•KEEP WORK AREAS CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
•AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don’t use power tools in damp or wet locations. Do not expose power tools to rain. Keep work area well lit.
•AVOID GASEOUS AREAS. Do not operate portable electric tools in explosive atmospheres in presence of flammable liquids or gases. Mo- tors in these tools normally spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.
•KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. Do not let visi- tors contact tool or extension cord. All visitors should be kept away from work areas.
Personal Safety
•GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK. Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerator enclosures. Rubber gloves and
•DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
•USE SAFETY EQUIPMENT. WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES or glasses with side shields. Wear hearing protection during ex- tended use of power tools and dust mask for dusty operations.
•STAY ALERT. USE COMMON SENSE. Watch what you are doing. Do not operate tool when you are tired or under influence of drugs.
•REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
•AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Don’t carry plugged in tool with finger on switch. Be sure the switch is OFF before being plugged in.
•DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper foot- ing and balance at all times.
•BEFORE CONNECTING THE TOOL to a
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power supply (receptacle, outlet, etc.) be sure the voltage supplied is the same as that speci- fied on the tool’s nameplate. A power supply with voltage greater than that specified for the tool can result in serious injury to the
“Volts AC” designated tools are for Alternating Current
Tool Use and Care
•DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
•USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force small tool or attachment to do the job of a
•SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work. It’s safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate the tool.
•DON’T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges. Always keep cord away from the spinning blade, bits or any other moving part while the tool is in use.
•OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords suitable for use outdoors and marked with suffix
•DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before servicing, or when changing blades, bits, cutters, etc.
•STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be stored in dry, high or locked up place - out of the reach of children.
•DO NOT ALTER OR MISUSE TOOL. These tools are precision built. Any alterations or modifications not specified is misuse and may result in a dangerous condition.
•THE USE OF ANY ACCESSORIES not specified in this manual may create a hazard.
•MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer perfor- mance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect tool cords peri- odically and if damaged, have repaired by au-
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