ThepurposeofsafetysymbolsIstoattractyourattentiontopossibledangers,Thesafetysymbols,and
theexplanationswiththem,deserveyourcarefulattentionand understanding. The safety warnings do
not by themselves eliminate any danger, The Instructions orwarnings they give are not substitutes for
proper a©old<mt prevention measures.
SYMBOL MEANING
,A SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:
Indicateswamingorcaution.Maybe usedinconjunctionwithothersymbolsorpictographs.
&WARNING: Failureto obeyasafetywarningcan resultinsedous injurytoyourselforto others.
Alwaysfoltowthesafetyprecautionstoreducethe dskof fire, eldctdcshockandpersonalinjury.
&CAUllON: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in properly damage orpersonal injury to
yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the dsk oftire, electric shock
and pemonai injury.
NOTE: Advises you ofinformation or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance ofthe equipment.
_WARNING: Donot attempt tooperate this tool B
untilyou have readthoroughly and understand
completely all instructions, safety rules, etc.
contained inthis manual. Failure to comply can
reauttin accidents involvingtire, electdc shock,
orserious personal _nJury. Save owner's manual M
and review frequently for continuing safe
operation, and instructing others who may use
this toot.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
mKNOW YOUR POWER TOOL Readowner's
manual carefully. Learn its applications and
limitations as well as the specific potential
hazards related tothis tool.
GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by
preventing bodycontact with grounded surfaces.
Forexample: Pipes,radiators, ranges, refdgera-
tot e_ures.
BKEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas
andbenches inviteaccidents.
BAVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT, Don_
use power tool in damp or wet locations or
expose to rain. Keep work area waif 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.
nSTORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use tools
should be stored in a dry and high or locked-up
place - out of the reach of children.
BDON'T FORCE TOOL. Itwilldo the job better
andsafer atthe ratefor whichitwas designed.
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USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or
attachment to do the job of aheavy duty tool.
Don't use tool for purpose not intended -for
example - A circutar saw should never be used
for cuffing tree limbs or logs.
WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear Icose
clothing or jewelry that can get caught in tool's
moving parts and cause personal iniury. Rubber
gloves and nonskid footwear are recommended
when working outdoors, Wear protective hair
covering tocontain long hairand keep itfrom
being drawn into nearby air vents,
ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday
eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses;
they are NOT safety glasses.
PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear aface maskor
dustmask if operation isdusty,
PROTECTYOUR HEARING. Wear headng
protectionduringextendedpadedsofoperation,
SECURE WORK. Useclamps or avise to hold
work. It's safer than using yourhand and it frees
both bends tooperate tool.
DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. Do not use ona ladder or
unstable support,
MAIN-LAIN TOOLS WiTHCARE. Keeptools
sharp at all times, and clean for best and safest
pedormance. Follow instructions for lubr;coting
andchanging accessories.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND
WRENCHES. Formhabit of checking to see that
keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from
toolbefore turning iton,