ThepurposeofsafetysymbolsIs to attractyourattentionto possibledangers.Thesafetysymbols,end

theexplanationswiththem,deserveyourcarefulattentionandunderstanding.Thesafetywarningsdo

notby themselveseliminateanydanger.TheinstrucUons or warnings they give are notsubstitutes for
proper accident prevention measures.
SYMBOL MEANING
ASAFETY ALERTSYMBOL:

Indic_eswamingorcaution. Maybeusadin co_unctionwitho_er_mbolsorpictogmphs.

AWARNING: Failureto obey a safety warning can result in serious injuryto yourself or toothers.
Always follow the safety precautionsto reduce the dsk of fire, electdc shock and personal injury.
ACAUTION: Failureto obey asafety waming may resultin property damage or personal injury to
yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk offire, electric shock
and personal injury.
NOTE: Advisesyou ofinformation or instructions vital to the operation Ormaintenance ofthe equipment.
,_ WARNING: Do not attempt tooperate this tool
untilyou have read thoroughly and understand
completely all instructions, safety rules, etc.
contained in this manual. Failure to complycan
resultin accidents involving fire, electdc shock,
or serious personal injury.Save owner's manual
and review frequently for continuing safe
operation, and instructing others who may use
thistool.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read owner's
manual carefully. Learn its applications and
limitations as well as thespecific potential
hazards related tothis tool.
GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by
preventing body contact withgrounded surfaces.
For example: Pipes, radiators, ranges, refdgera-
tor enclosures.
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas
and benches inviteaccidents.
AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't
use power toolin damp or wet locationsor
expose to rain. Keep work area well lit,
KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All
visitorsshould wear safety glasses and be kept a
safe distance from workarea. Do notlet visitors
contact tool or extension cord.
STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use tools
should be stored ina dry and high or locked-up
place - out of the reach of children.
DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
USE RIGHT TOOL. Don'tforce small tool or
attachment to do thejob ofa heavy duty tool.
Don_ use tool'for purpose not intended - for
example -A cimular saw should never be used
for cuttingtree limbsor logs.
WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry that can get caught intool's
moving parts and cause personal injury. Rubber
gloves and nonskid footwear are recommended
when working outdoors. Wear protective hair
covedng to contain long hair and keep it from
being drawn intonearby airvents.
ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday
eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses;
they are NOT safety glasses.
PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face mask or
dust mask if operation is dusty.
PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear headng
protection dudng extended pededs of operation.
SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold
work. It's safer than using your hand and it frees
both hands to operate tool.
DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footingand
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
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating
and 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.
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