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Thepurposeofsafetysymbolsistoattractyourattentiontopossibledangers.Thesafetysymbols,and

theexplanationswiththem,deserveyourcarefulattentionandunderstanding.Thesafetywarningsdo

notbythemselveseliminateanydanger.Theinstructionsorwarningstheygivearenotsubstitutesfor

properaccidentpreventionmeasures.

SYMBOL MEANING

ASAFETY ALERTSYMBOL:

Indi_teswamingorcaution.Maybeusedinconjunctionwithothersymbelsorpict_mphs.

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WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injuryto yourselfor to others.

Alwaysfollow the safety precautionsto reduce the riskof fire, electricshock and personal injury.

CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage orpersonal injuryto

yourselfor to others.Always follow the safety precautionsto reduce the risk of fire, electricshock

and personal injury.

NOTE: Advises you of informationor instructionsvitalto the operationor maintenance of the equipment.

_k WARNING: Do not attemptto operate thistool •

untilyou have read thoroughlyand understand

completely all instructions,safety rules, etc.

contained in this manual. Failure to complycan

result in accidents involvingfire, electric shock,

or serious personal injury.Save owner's manual

and review frequently for continuingsafe

operation, and instructingothers who may use

this tool.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read owner's

manual carefully.Learn its applications and

limitationsas well as the specific potential

hazards related to this tool.

GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by

preventing body contact with groundedsurfaces.

For example: Pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigera-

tor enclosures,

•KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas

and benches invite accidents.

•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

visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a

safe distance from work area. Do not let visitors

contact tool or extension cord.

•STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use tools

should be stored in a dry and highor locked-up

place - out of the reach of children.

•DON'T FORCE TOOL. It willdo the job better

;andsa_r at the rate for wh ch it was designed.

USE RIGHT TOOL. Don'tforce small toolor

attachmentto do the job of a heavy dutytool.

Don't use tool for purpose not intended - for

example - Acircular saw should never be used

for cuttingtree limbsor logs.

WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose

clothingor jewelry that can get caught in tool's

moving parts and cause personal injury.Rubber

gloves and nonskidfootwear are recommended

when workingoutdoors.Wear protective hair

covering to contain longhair and keep it from

being drawn intonearby air vents.

ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday

eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses;

they are NOT safety glasses.

PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear aface mask or

dust mask ifoperation isdusty.

PROTECT YOUR REARING. Wear hearing

protectionduringextended periodsof 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

unstablesupport.

• AINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools

sharp at all times, and clean for best and safest

performance. Follow instructionsfor lubricating

and changing accessories.

RE•OVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND

WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that

keys and adjustingwrenches are removed from

tool before turning iton.