Dremel MS400 Power Tool Safety Rules, Personal Safety, Electrical Safety, Tool Use and Care

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POWER TOOL SAFETY RULES

		Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions list-
! WARNING
		ed below, and those included in the Rotary Tool Owner’s Manual, may result
		in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
		SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
	WORK AREA			Personal Safety
Keep your work area clean and well lit.			Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
Cluttered benches and dark areas invite acci-			use common sense when operating a
dents.			power tool. Do not use tool while tired or
Do not operate power tools in explosive			under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
atmospheres, such as in the presence of			medication. A moment of inattention while
flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power			operating power tools may result in serious
tools create sparks which may ignite the dust			personal injury.
or fumes.			Dress properly. Do not wear loose cloth-
Keep bystanders, children, and visitors			ing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep
away while operating a power tool.			your hair, clothing, and gloves away from
Distractions can cause you to lose control.			moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or
	Electrical Safety		long hair can be caught in moving parts.
			Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and
Double Insulated tools are equipped with			grease.
a polarized plug (one blade is wider than			Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch
the other.)	This plug will fit in a polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug does not			is “OFF” before plugging in. Carrying tools
fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it			with your finger on the switch or plugging in
still does not fit, contact a qualified elec-			tools that have the switch “ON” invites acci-
trician to install a polarized outlet. Do not			dents.
change the plug in any way. Double			Remove adjusting keys or wrenches
Insulation	eliminates the need for the three		before turning the tool ON. A wrench or a
wire grounded power cord and grounded			key that is left attached to a rotating part of
power supply system. Before plugging in the			the tool may result in personal injury.
tool, be certain the outlet voltage supplied is			Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
within the voltage marked on the nameplate.			and balance at all times. Proper footing and
Do not use “AC only” rated tools with a DC			balance enables better control of the tool in
power supply.			unexpected situations.
Avoid body contact with grounded sur-				Use safety equipment. Always
faces such as pipes, radiators, ranges				wear eye protection. Dust mask,
and refrigerators. There is an increased risk				non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
of electric shock if your body is grounded. If			hearing protection must be used for appropri-
operating the power tool in damp locations is			ate conditions.
unavoidable, a Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter must be used to supply the power				Tool Use and Care
to your tool. Electrician’s rubber gloves and			Use clamps or other practical way to
footwear will further enhance your personal			secure and support the workpiece to a
safety.			stable platform. Holding the work by hand
Don't expose power tools to rain or wet			or against your body is unstable and may
conditions. Water entering a power tool will			lead to loss of control.
increase the risk of electric shock.			Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord			your application. The correct tool will do the
to carry the tools or pull the plug from an			job better and safer at the rate for which it is
outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil,			designed.
sharp edges or moving parts. Replace			Do not use tool if switch does not turn it
damaged	cords immediately. Damaged		ON or OFF. Any tool that cannot be con-
cords increase the risk of electric shock.			trolled with the switch is dangerous and must
When operating a power tool outside, use			be repaired.
an outdoor extension cord marked "W-A"			Disconnect the plug from the power
or "W." These cords are rated for outdoor			source before making any adjustments,
use and reduce the risk of electric shock.			changing accessories, or storing the tool.

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