Chicago Electric 97677 manual Power tool use and care, Personal safety

outlets will reduce risk of electric			before plugging in. Carrying power
shock.			tools with your finger on the switch
b. Avoid body contact with grounded			or plugging in power tools that have
			the switch on invites accidents.
surfaces such as pipes, radiators,
ranges and refrigerators. There is			d. Do not overreach. Keep proper
an increased risk of electric shock if			footing and balance at all times.
your body is grounded.			This enables better control of the
c. Do not expose power tools to rain			power tool in unexpected situations.
or wet conditions. Water entering a			e. Dress properly. Do not wear loose
power tool will increase the risk of			clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair,
electric shock.			clothing and gloves away from
d. Do not abuse the cord. Never use			moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry
			or long hair can be caught in moving
the cord for carrying, pulling or
			parts.
unplugging the power tool. Keep
cord away from heat, oil, sharp		4.	Power tool use and care
edges or moving parts. Damaged or
			a. Do not force the power tool. Use
entangled cords increase the risk of
			the correct power tool for your
electric shock.
			application. The correct power tool
e. When operating a power tool
			will do the job better and safer at the
outdoors, use an extension cord
			rate for which it was designed.
suitable for outdoor use. Use of
			b. Do not use the power tool if the
a cord suitable for outdoor use
			switch does not turn it on and
reduces the risk of electric shock.
			off. Any power tool that cannot
3. Personal safety
			be controlled with the switch is
a. Stay alert, watch what you are			dangerous and must be repaired.
doing and use common sense			c. Disconnect the plug from the power
when operating a power tool. Do			tool before making any adjustments,
not use a power tool while you are			changing accessories, or storing
tired or under the influence of drugs,			power tools. Such preventive safety
alcohol or medication. A moment			measures reduce the risk of starting
of inattention while operating power			the power tool accidentally.
tools may result in serious personal			d. Store idle power tools out of the
injury.
			reach of children and do not allow
b. Use safety equipment. Always wear			persons unfamiliar with the power
ANSI-approved eye protection.			tool or these instructions to operate
Safety equipment such as dust			the power tool. Power tools are
mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard			dangerous in the hands of untrained
hat, or hearing protection used for			users.
appropriate conditions will reduce			e. Maintain power tools. Check for
personal injuries.
			misalignment or binding of moving
c. Avoid accidental starting. Ensure			parts, breakage of parts and any
the switch is in the off-position			other condition that may affect the
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