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The purpose of safety symbols Is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding, The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger, The Instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
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SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:
indicates warning or caution. May be used in conjunctionwith othersymbols or pictographs.
WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warningcan resultin serious injuryto yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautionsto reducethe risk of fire, electricshock and personal injury.
CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warningmay result in propertydamage or personal injuryto yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautionsto reduce the risk of fire. electricshock and personal injury.
NOTE: | Advisesyou of informationor insvucUonsvital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment. |
completely all InstruoUons,safety rules, etc. contained in this manual. Failure to complycan result in accidents involvingfirs, alectd¢ shock, or serious personal injury. Save owner'smanual and review frequentlyfor continuingsafe operation, and instructingotherswho may use this tool,
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read owner's manual carefully. Learn Its applicationsand limitationsas well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.
•GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by preventing body contact with grounded surfaces. For example: Pipes, radiators, ranges, refrlgerater enclosures.
•KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areasand benches invite accidents.
•AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT, Don'tuse
power tool in damp or wet locations or expose to rain. Keep work area well lit.
•KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All
visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from work area. Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord.
IISTORE IDLE TOOLS, When not in use tools should be stored in a dry and high or
•DON'TFORCE TOOL, it willdo the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
USE RIGHT TOOL. Don'tforce small tool or attachment to do the job of e heavy duty tool. Don't use tool for purpose not intended - for example - A circularsaw should never be used for cuffing tree limbs or logs.
WEAR PROPER APPAREL Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can get caught in tool's moving parts and cause personal injury. Rubber gloves and nonskidfootwear are recommended when workingoutdoors, Wear protective hair coveringto contain long hair and keep it from being drawn into nearby air vents.
•ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES, Everyday eyeglasses have only
IIPROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear s face mask or dust mask if operation is dusty.
•PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear headng protectionduring extended padods of operation.
•SECURE WORK, Use damps or a vise to hold work. it'ssafer than using your hand and it frees
both hands to operate tool.
•DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Do not use on a ladder or
unstable support.
•MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp at all times, and clean for best and safest perfor- mance, Follow instructionsfor lubricatingand changing accessories.
•REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.