General Power Tool
Safety Warnings
Read all
safety
warnings and all instructions. Failure
to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS ANDINSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTUREREFERENCE.
The term “power tool” in the warnings
refers to your battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.
1) Work area safety
a)Keep work area clean and
well lit. Cluttered or dark areas
invite accidents.
b)Do not operate power tools
in explosive atmosphere,
such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or
dust. Power tools create sparks
which may ignite the dust or
fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders
away while operating a
power tool. Distractions can
cause you to lose control.
2) Electrical Safety
a)Power tool plugs must match
the outlet. Never modify the
plug in any way. Do not use
any adapter plugs with
earthed (grounded) power
tools. Unmodified plugs and
matching outlets will reduce risk
of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with
earthed or grounded
surfaces, such as pipes,
radiators, ranges and
refrigerators.There is an
increased risk of electric shock if
your body is earthed or
grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to
rain or wet conditions. Water
entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
d)Do not abuse the cord. Never
use the cord for carrying,
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Operating Instructions
pulling or unplugging the
power tool. Keep cord away
from heat, oil, sharp edges or
moving parts. Damaged or
entangled cords increase the
risk of electric shock.
e)When operating a power tool
outdoors, use an extension
cord suitable for outdoor
use. Use of a cord suitable for
outdoor use reduces the risk of
electric shock.
f) If operating a power tool in a
damp location is
unavoidable, use a residual
current device (RC) protected
supply. Use of an RCD reduces
the risk of electric shock.
g)Hold power tools by
insulated gripping surfaces
when performing an
operation where the cutting
tool may contact hidden
wiring or its own cord.
Contact with a “live” wire will
make exposed metal parts of the
tool “live” and shock the
operator.
h)If an extension cord is used,
make sure:
• That the size of the cord is at
least as specified in the chart
titled “Minimum Wire Size
(AWG) of Extension Cord for
Battery Charger.”
• That the pins on the plug of
the extension cord are the
same number, size, and shape
as those on the plug of the
charger.
• That the extension cord is
properly wired and in good
electrical condition.
• That the extension cord, if it is
to be used outdoors, is
marked with the suffix “W-A”
or “W”. This should follow
the cord type designation (e.g.
SJTW-A). Such a designation
indicates that it is acceptable
for outdoor use.
i) Recharge this battery-
operated tool only with the
charger specified for the
battery. A charger suitable
for one type of battery can
create a risk of fire when
used with another battery.
j) Use this battery-operated
tool only with its designated
battery pack. Use of any
other batteries may create a
risk of fire.
3) Personal safety
a)Stay alert, watch what you
are doing and use common
sense when operating a
power tool. Do not use a
power tool while you are
tired or under the influence
of drugs, alcohol or
medication. A moment of
inattention while operating
power tools may result in serious
personal injury.
b)Use personal protective
equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Protective
equipment such as dust mask,
non-skid safety shoes, hard hat,
or hearing protection used for
appropriate conditions will
reduce personal injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional
starting. Ensure the switch is
in the off-position before
connecting to power source
and/or battery pack, picking
up or carrying the tool.
Carrying power tools with your
finger on the switch or
energizing power tools that have
the switch on invites accidents.
Length of Cord in Feet 25 50 100 150
AWG Size of Cord 18 18 18 16
Minimum Wire Size (AWG) of Extension Cord for Battery Charger