GENERAL SAFETY RULES
ItSAFETYis importantGUIDELINESfor you to readandunderstand- DEFINITIONSthis manual. Theinformation it containsrelates to protectingYOUR SAFETYandPREVENTINGPROBLEMS. The symbols below areusedto help you recognize this information.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will resultDANGER:in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could resultWARNING:in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may resultCAUTION:in minor or moderate injury.
Used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous situation which,NOTICE:if not avoided, may result in property damage.
WARNING: Read all safetywarningsand all instructions.Failure to follow the warnings and instructionsmay resultin electricshock, fire and/or serious injury.
SAVE ALLWARNINGSANDINSTRUCTIONSFORFUTUREREFERENCE
The term “powertool” in the warnings refers to your
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
1)WORKAREASAFETY•.
• Keep workarea cleanand welllit Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. Donotoperatepowertoolsinexplosiveatmospheres,such asinthepresenceofflammable.
•liquids,gasesordust.Power tools createsparkswhichmayignitethe dustorfumes
Keep childrenandbystanders awaywhileoperatinga powertool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
2) a)ELECTRICALSAFETY
Power toolplugs mustmatchtheoutlet. Never modifytheplug in any way.Donotuse anyadapter plugswithearthed (grounded)power tools.Unmodified plugs and matching b)outlets willreduceriskof electricshock.
Avoidbody contactwithearthedorgroundedsurfaces suchas pipes,radiators,ranges c)andrefrigerators. Thereis an increasedriskof electric shockif. your body is earthedor grounded.
Donotexposepowertoolsto rainorwet conditions Waterentering a powertoolwill d)increase therisk of electricshock.
Donotabusethecord.Neverusethecordforcarrying,pullingor unpluggingthepower tool.Keepcord awayfrom heat,oil,sharp edgesormovingparts. Damaged or entangled e)cords increasetherisk of electricshock.
Whenoperatinga power tooloutdoors, use an extensioncord suitablefor outdooruse. f)Use ofa cordsuitable foroutdoor usereducestheriskofelectricshock.
Ifoperatinga powertoolina damp locationisunavoidable, use a ground faultcircuit interrupter(GFCI)protectedsupply.Use of a GFCIreduces therisk of electric shock.
3) a)PERSONALSAFETY
Stayalert, watchwhatyouaredoinganduse commonsense whenoperatinga power tool.Donotusea powertoolwhileyouare tiredorunderthe influenceof drugs,alcoholor b)medication.A momentofinatentionwhileoperatingpowertoolsmayresultinserious personalinjury. Use personalprotectiveequipment.Always wear eyeprotection. Protectiveequipment
such as dust mask,nonskidsafetyinjuriesshoes,hard. hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate c)onditions will reducepersonal
Preventunintentionalstarting.Ensure theswitchisintheoff positionbeforeconnecting topower sourceand/ orbatterypack,pickinguporcarrying the tool.Carrying power tools d)with your finger on theswitchor energizingpower toolsthat havethe switch on.invitesaccidents.
Removeanyadjustingkeyor wrenchbeforeturning thepowertool on A wrenchora key e)l ftattachedtoa rotatingpart ofthepowertool mayresultinpersonalinjury.
Donotoverreach. Keepproperfootingandbalance at alltimes. This enables better
