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6. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increasethe risk of electr ic shock.
7. Donot abuse the cord. Never use the cord
to carry the tools or pull the plug from an
outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil,
sharp edges or moving parts. Replace
damaged cords immediately. Damaged
cordsincrease the risk of electric shock.
8. Whenoperating apower tool outside, use
an outdoor extension cord marked “W-A”
or “W”. These cords are rated for outdoor
useand reduce the risk of electr icshock.
PersonalSafety
9. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
use common sense when operating a
power tool. Do not use tool while tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
medication. A moment of inattention while
operating power tools may result in serious
personalinjury.
10. Dress properly. Do not wear loose cloth-
ing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep
your hair,clothing, and gloves away from
movingparts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long
haircan be caught in moving parts.
11. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch
isoff before plugging in. Carrying tools with
your finger on the switchor plugging in tools
thathave the switch on invites accidents.
12. Remove adjusting keys or wrenches
before turning the tool on. A wrench or a
key that is left attached to a rotating part of
thetool may result in personal injury.
13. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
andbalance at all times. Proper footing and
balance enables better control of the tool in
unexpectedsituations.
14. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety
shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must
be used for appropriate conditions. Ordinary
eyeor sun glasses are NOT eye protection.
ToolUse and Care
15. Use clamps or other practical way to
secure and support the workpiece to a
stableplatform. Holding the work by hand or
against your body is unstable and may lead
toloss of control.
16. Do not forcetool. Use the correct tool for
yourapplication. The correct tool will do the
job better and saferat the rate for which it is
designed.
17. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it
on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.
18. Disconnect the plug from the power
source before making any adjustments,
changingaccessories, or storing the tool.
Such preventivesafety measures reduce the
riskof star ting the tool accidentally.
19. Store idle tools out of reach of children
and other untrained persons. Tool s are
dangerousin the hands of untrained users.
20. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting
tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained
tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely
tobind and are easier to control.
21. Check for misalignment or binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, and any
other condition that may affect the tools
operation. If damaged, have the tool ser-
viced before using. Many accidents are
causedby poorly maintained tools.
22. Use only accessories that are recom-
mended by the manufacturer for your
model. Accessories that may be suitable for
onetool, may become hazardous when used
onanother tool.
SERVICE
23. Tool service must be performed only by
qualifiedrepair personnel. Service or main-
tenance performed by unqualified personnel
couldresult in a risk of injur y.