Electrical safety
1.Tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with grounded 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 tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a 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 tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
6.If operating a tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protected supply.
Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.
SAFETY
1.Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a tool. Do not use a tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
A moment of inattention while operating tools may result in serious personal injury.
2.Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety equipment such as
dust mask,
3.Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off‑position before connecting to power source, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying tools with your finger on the
switch or energizing tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
4.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.
5.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.
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
Tool use and care
1. | Use the correct tool for your application. | 4. Store idle tools out of the reach of children and |
| The correct tool will do the job better and | do not allow persons unfamiliar with the tool |
| safer at the rate for which it was designed. | or these instructions to operate the tool. Tools |
2. | Do not use the tool if the switch does not turn it | are dangerous in the hands of untrained users. |
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| on and off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with | 5. Maintain tools. Check for misalignment or |
| the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. | binding of moving parts, breakage of parts |
3. | Disconnect the plug from the power source | and any other condition that may affect |
the tool’s operation. If damaged, have the | ||
| before making any adjustments, or storing | tool repaired before use. Many accidents |
| tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce | are caused by poorly maintained tools. |
| the risk of starting the tool accidentally. |
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Service
Have your tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the tool is maintained.
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