Thepurposeof safetysymbolsIsto attractyour attentionto possibledangers.Thesafetysymbols,end theexplanationswith them,deserveyour carefulattentionandunderstandingThesafetywarningsdo.

notbythemselveseliminateanydanger.The instrucUons or warnings they give are not substitutes for

proper accident prevention measures.

SYMBOL MEANING

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SAFETY ALERTSYMBOL:

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WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the dsk of fire, electdc shock and personal injury.

 

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CAUTION:

Failure to obey a safety waming may result in property damage or personal injury to

 

 

 

 

yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock

 

 

and personal injury.

 

 

 

 

NOTE:

Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation Or maintenance of the equipment.

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WARNING:

Do not attempt to operate this tool

USE RIGHT TOOL. Don'tforce small tool or

attachment to do the job of a heavy duty tool.

 

until you have read thoroughly and understand

 

 

completely all instructions, safety rules, etc.

 

Don_ use tool'forpurpose not intended - for

 

contained in this manual. Failure to comply can

 

example - A cimular saw should never be used

 

result in accidents involving fire, electdc shock,

 

for cutting tree limbs or logs.

 

or serious personal injury. Save owner'smanual

WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose

 

and review frequently for continuing safe

 

clothing or jewelry that can get caught in tool's

 

operation, and instructing others who may use

 

 

 

moving parts and cause personal injury. Rubber

 

this tool.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

gloves and nonskid footwear are recommended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

READ ALL

INSTRUCTIONS

 

when working outdoors. Wear protective hair

 

covedng to contain long hair and keep it from

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KNOW YOUR

POWER

TOOL. Read owner's

 

being drawn into nearby air vents.

 

manual carefully. Learn its applications and

 

ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday

 

limitations as well as the specific potential

 

 

 

eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses;

 

hazards related to this tool.

 

 

 

they are NOT safety glasses.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GUARD AGAINST

ELECTRICAL SHOCK by

 

PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face mask or

 

preventing body contact with grounded surfaces.

 

dust mask if operation is dusty.

 

For example: Pipes, radiators, ranges, refdgera-

 

 

 

PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear headng

 

tor enclosures.

 

 

 

KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas

 

protection dudng extended pededs of operation.

 

 

 

 

and benches invite accidents.

 

SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold

 

AVOID

DANGEROUS

ENVIRONMENT. Don't

 

work. It'ssafer than using your hand and it frees

 

 

both hands to operate tool.

 

use power tool in damp or wet locations or

 

 

 

DON'T OVERREACH.

Keep proper footing and

 

expose to rain. Keep work area well lit,

 

 

KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All

 

balance at all times. Do not use on a ladder or

 

 

unstable support.

 

 

visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a

 

 

 

 

MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools

 

safe distance from work area. Do not let visitors

 

 

contact tool or extension cord.

 

sharp at all times, and clean for best and safest

STORE

IDLE TOOLS. When not in use tools

 

performance. Follow instructions for lubricating

 

and changing accessories.

 

should be stored in a dry and high or locked-up

 

 

 

REMOVE ADJUSTING

KEYS AND

 

place - out of the reach of children.

 

 

 

WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that

DON'TFORCE TOOL. It will do the job better

 

 

keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

tool before turning it on.

 

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