Electrical safety

1.Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way.

Do not use any adapter plugs with grounded power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.

2.Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.

3.Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

Personal safety

4.Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.

5.When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.

SAFETY

1.Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

2.Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection.

Safety equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

3.Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off‑position before connecting to power source, picking up or carrying the tool.

Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

4.Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on.

A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.

5.Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.

6.Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

7.Only use safety equipment that has been approved by an appropriate standards agency.

Unapproved safety equipment may not provide adequate protection. Eye protection must be ANSI‑approved and breathing protection must be NIOSH‑approved for the

specific hazards in the work area.

SETUP

OPERATION

Power tool use and care

1. Do not force the power tool. Use the

5. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment

correct power tool for your application.

or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts

The correct power tool will do the job better and

and any other condition that may affect the

safer at the rate for which it was designed.

power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the

2. Do not use the power tool if the

power tool repaired before use. Many accidents

are caused by poorly maintained power tools.

switch does not turn it on and off.

6. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.

 

Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the

 

switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting

3. Disconnect the plug from the power source

edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

 

 

before making any adjustments, changing

7. Use the power tool, accessories and

 

accessories, or storing power tools.

tool bits etc. in accordance with these

 

Such preventive safety measures reduce the

instructions, taking into account the working

risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

conditions and the work to be performed.

4. Store idle power tools out of the reach of

Use of the power tool for operations different from

those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

children and do not allow persons unfamiliar

 

 

with the power tool or these instructions

 

 

to operate the power tool. Power tools are

 

 

dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

 

 

Item 68284 68285

For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

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68284, 68285 specifications

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