General Safety Rules Read ALL Instructions

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING

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Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, ﬁre and/or serious personal injury.

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14. Dress properly. Do not wear loose

clothing or jewelry. Contain long

hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and

gloves away from moving parts.

Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can

be caught in moving parts. When work-

ing outdoors, wear rubber gloves and

insulated non-skid footwear. Keep hands

and gloves away from moving parts.

15. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure

switch is off before plugging in. Do

not use a tool if the power switch does

24.	Use the right tool. Do not use a tool or
	attachment to do a job for which it is not
	recommended. For example, do not use
	a circular saw to cut tree limbs or logs.
	Do not alter a tool.
25.	Disconnect the plug from the power
	source before making any adjust-
	ments, changing accessories, or stor-
	ing the tool. Such preventive safety mea-
	sures reduce the risk of starting the tool
	accidentally.
26.	Store idle tools out of reach of

WORK AREA SAFETY

1.Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents.

2.Do not operate power tools in ex- plosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of ﬂammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

3.Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control. Protect others in the work area from debris such as chips and sparks. Provide barriers or shields as needed.

4.Protect others in the work area from debris such as chips and sparks. Pro- vide barriers or shields as needed.

5.Make workshop child proof with pad- locks, master switches, or by removing starter keys.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

6.Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. Never remove the grounding prong or modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adaptor plugs. Check with a quali- ﬁed electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. If the tools should electrically malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user.

7.Double Insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will ﬁt in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not ﬁt fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does

not ﬁt, contact a qualiﬁed electrician to install a polarized outlet. Do not change the plug in any way. Double

insulation eliminates the need for the three wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system.

8.Guard against electric shock. Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and re- frigerators. When making blind or plunge cuts, always check the work area for hidden wires or pipes. Hold your tool by insulated nonmetal grasping surfaces. Use a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) to reduce shock hazards.

9.Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

10.Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tools or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or mov- ing parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock.

11.When operating a power tool out- side, use an outdoor extension cord marked “W-A” or “W”. These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock.

PERSONAL SAFETY

12. Know your power tool. Read this manual carefully to learn your power tool's applications and limitations as well as potential hazards associated with this type of tool.

13.Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operat- ing a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the inﬂuence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

not turn the tool on and off. Do not carry

a plugged-in tool with your ﬁnger on the

switch.

16. Remove adjusting keys or wrenches

before turning on the tool. A wrench

or a key that is left attached to a rotating

part of the tool may result in personal

injury.

17. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing

and balance at all times. Proper footing

and balance enables better control of the

tool in unexpected situations.

18. Use safety equipment. Everyone

in the work area should wear safety

goggles or glasses with side shields

complying with current safety standards.

Everyday eyeglasses only have impact

resistant lenses. They are not safety

glasses. Wear hearing protection dur-

ing extended use and a dust mask

for dusty operations. Hard hats, face

shields, safety shoes, etc., should be

used when speciﬁed or necessary. Keep

a ﬁre extinguisher nearby.

19. Keep guards in place and in working

order.

20. Never stand on tool. Serious injury

could occur if the tool is tipped or if

the cutting tool is unintentionally con-

tacted.

21. Keep hands away from all cutting

edges and moving parts.

22. Use clamps or other practical way to

secure and support the workpiece to

a stable platform. Holding the work by

hand or against your body is unstable

and may lead to loss of control.

TOOL USE AND CARE

23.Do not force tool. Your tool will per- form best at the rate for which it was designed. Excessive force only causes operator fatigue, increased wear and reduced control.

children and other untrained

persons. Tools are dangerous in the

hands of untrained users.

27. Never leave the tool running unat-

tended. Turn power off. Do not leave the

tool until it comes to a complete stop.

28. Check for misalignment or binding

of moving parts, breakage of parts,

and any other condition that may af-

fect the tool’s operation. If damaged,

have the tool serviced before using.

Many accidents are caused by poorly

maintained tools.

29. Use only accessories that are rec-

ommended by the manufacturer for

your model. Accessories that may be

suitable for one tool, may become haz-

ardous when used on another tool.

30. Maintain tools with care. Keep cut-

ting tools sharp and clean. Properly

maintained tools with sharp cutting edge

are less likely to bind and are easier to

control. Do not use a damaged tool.

Tag damaged tools “Do not use” until

repaired.

SERVICE

31.Tool service must be performed only by qualiﬁed repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualiﬁed personnel could result in a risk of injury.

32.When servicing a tool, use only iden- tical replacement parts. Follow in- structions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury.