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POWER TOOL SAFETY RULES
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| Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions list- | |||||
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ed below, and those included in the Rotary Tool Owner’s Manual, may result | |||||||
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| WORK AREA |
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| Personal Safety | ||
Keep your work area clean and well lit. |
| Stay alert, watch what you are doing and | |||||
Cluttered benches and dark areas invite acci- |
| use common sense when operating a | |||||
dents. |
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| power tool. Do not use tool while tired or | |||
Do not operate power tools in explosive |
| under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or | |||||
atmospheres, such as in the presence of |
| medication. A moment of inattention while | |||||
flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power |
| operating power tools may result in serious | |||||
tools create sparks which may ignite the dust |
| personal injury. | |||||
or fumes. |
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| Dress properly. Do not wear loose cloth- | |||
Keep bystanders, children, and visitors |
| ing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep | |||||
away while operating a power tool. |
| your hair, clothing, and gloves away from | |||||
Distractions can cause you to lose control. |
| moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or | |||||
| Electrical Safety |
| long hair can be caught in moving parts. | ||||
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| Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and | |||||
Double Insulated tools are equipped with |
| grease. | |||||
a polarized plug (one blade is wider than |
| Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch | |||||
the other.) | This plug will fit in a polarized |
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outlet only one way. If the plug does not |
| is “OFF” before plugging in. Carrying tools | |||||
fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it |
| with your finger on the switch or plugging in | |||||
still does not fit, contact a qualified elec- |
| tools that have the switch “ON” invites acci- | |||||
trician to install a polarized outlet. Do not |
| dents. | |||||
change the plug in any way. Double |
| Remove adjusting keys or wrenches | |||||
Insulation | eliminates the need for the three |
| before turning the tool ON. A wrench or a | ||||
wire grounded power cord and grounded |
| key that is left attached to a rotating part of | |||||
power supply system. Before plugging in the |
| the tool may result in personal injury. | |||||
tool, be certain the outlet voltage supplied is |
| Do not overreach. Keep proper footing | |||||
within the voltage marked on the nameplate. |
| and balance at all times. Proper footing and | |||||
Do not use “AC only” rated tools with a DC |
| balance enables better control of the tool in | |||||
power supply. |
| unexpected situations. | |||||
Avoid body contact with grounded sur- |
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| Use safety equipment. Always | |||
faces such as pipes, radiators, ranges |
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| wear eye protection. Dust mask, | |||
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and refrigerators. There is an increased risk |
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of electric shock if your body is grounded. If |
| hearing protection must be used for appropri- | |||||
operating the power tool in damp locations is |
| ate conditions. | |||||
unavoidable, a Ground Fault Circuit |
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Interrupter must be used to supply the power |
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| Tool Use and Care | |||
to your tool. Electrician’s rubber gloves and |
| Use clamps or other practical way to | |||||
footwear will further enhance your personal |
| secure and support the workpiece to a | |||||
safety. |
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| stable platform. Holding the work by hand | |||
Don't expose power tools to rain or wet |
| or against your body is unstable and may | |||||
conditions. Water entering a power tool will |
| lead to loss of control. | |||||
increase the risk of electric shock. |
| Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for | |||||
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord |
| your application. The correct tool will do the | |||||
to carry the tools or pull the plug from an |
| job better and safer at the rate for which it is | |||||
outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, |
| designed. | |||||
sharp edges or moving parts. Replace |
| Do not use tool if switch does not turn it | |||||
damaged | cords immediately. Damaged |
| ON or OFF. Any tool that cannot be con- | ||||
cords increase the risk of electric shock. |
| trolled with the switch is dangerous and must | |||||
When operating a power tool outside, use |
| be repaired. | |||||
an outdoor extension cord marked |
| Disconnect the plug from the power | |||||
or "W." These cords are rated for outdoor |
| source before making any adjustments, | |||||
use and reduce the risk of electric shock. |
| changing accessories, or storing the tool. | |||||
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