The purpose of safety symbols Is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and
the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do
not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for
proper accident prevention measures.
SYMBOL MEANING
ASAFETY ALERTSYMBOL:
Indicateswarningorcaution,Maybeusedinconjun_ionwi_othersymbolsorpictographs.
AWARNING: Failureto obey a safety warning can result inserious injuryto yourself or to others.
Always followthe safety precautions to reduce the risk offire, electric shock and personal injury.
ACAUTION: Failureto obey a safety waming may result in property damage Orpersonal injury to
yourself or to others.Always follow thesafety precautionsto reducethe dsk offire, electric shock
and personal injury.
NOTE: %dvises'y0u ofinformation or instructions vital to the operation ormaintenance ofthe equipment.
g_WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tool •
until you have read thoroughly and understand
completely all instructions, safety rules, etc.
contained in this manual. Failure to comply can
result in accidents involving fire, electric shock,
or serious personal injury. Save owner's •
manual and review frequently for continuing
safe operation, and instructing others who may
use this tool.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read owner's
manual carefully. Learn its applications and
limitations as well as the specificpotential
hazards relatedto thistool.
GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by
preventing body contact with grounded surfaces.
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 tool in damp or wet locations or
expose to rain. Keep workarea well lit.
•KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All •
visitorsshould wear safety glassesand be kept a
safe distance from work area. Do not let visitors
contact tool or extension cord.
STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in usetools
should be stored in a dry and highor locked-up
place -out of the reach of children.
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DON'T FORCE TOOL. Itwill do the job better
and safer at the rate for which itwas designed.
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USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or
attachment to do the jobof aheavy dutytool.
Don't use toolfor purpose notintended -for
example - A circular saw should neverbe used
for cutting tree limbs orlogs.
WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do notwear loose
clothingor jewelrythat can get caught intool's
moving parts and cause personal injury.Rubber
gloves and nonskid footwear are recommended
when working outdoors. Wear protective hair
covering to contain longhair and keep it from
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
dust mask if operation isdusty.
PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear headng
protection during extended periods of operation.
SECURE WORK. Use clampsor a viseto hold
work. It's safer thanusing your hand and itfrees
both hands to operate tool.
DON'T OVERREACH. Keepproper footing and
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 tosee that
keys and adjustingwrenches are removed from
tool before turning iton.