Milwaukee 2101-21 General Power Tool Safety Warnings, Work Area Safety, Power Tool USE and Care

	GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
	WARNING READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
	Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock,			f re and/or
	serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
	The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or
	battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
			attached to a rotating part of the power tool may
	WORK AREA SAFETY
	•Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or		result in personal injury.
			•Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
	dark areas invite accidents.		balance at all times. This enables better control
	•Do not operate power tools in explosive at-
			of the power tool in unexpected situations.
	mospheres, such as in the presence of f am-
			•Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
	mable liquids, gases or dust.Power tools create		jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves
	sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.		away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewel-
	•Keep children and bystanders away while
			lery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
	operating a power tool. Distractions can cause
			•If devices are provided for the connection of
	you to lose control.		dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure
	ELECTRICAL SAFETY		these are connected and properly used.Use of
	•Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never		dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
	modify the plug in any way . Do not use any		POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
	adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power		•Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
	tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will
	reduce risk of electric shock.		power tool for your application.	The correct
			power tool will do the job better and safer at the
	•Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
			rate for which it was designed.
	surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and		•Do not use the power tool if the switch does not
	refrigerators.There is an increased risk of electric
	shock if your body is earthed or grounded.		turn it on and off.Any power tool that cannot be
			controlled with the switch is dangerous and must
	•Do not expose power tools to rain or wet condi-
			be repaired.
	tions. Water entering a power tool will increase		•Disconnect the plug from the power source
	the risk of electric shock.		and/or the battery pack from the power tool
	•Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
	carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.		before making any adjustments, changing
	Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges		accessories, or storing power tools.		Such
			preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
	or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords
			starting the power tool accidentally.
	increase the risk of electric shock.		•Store idle power tools out of the reach of chil-
	•When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
	extension cord suitable for outdoor use.	Use	dren and do not allow persons unfamiliar with
	of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk		the power tool or these instructions to operate
	of electric shock.		the power tool.Power tools are dangerous in the
			hands of untrained users.
	•If operating a power tool in a damp location
			•Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment
	is unavoidable, use a residual current device
	(RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces		or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts
	the risk of electric shock.		and any other condition that may affect the
			power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the
	PERSONAL SAFETY		power tool repaired before use.Many accidents
	•Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use		are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
	common sense when operating a power tool. Do		•Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
	not use a power tool while you are tired or under		maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
	the inf uence of drugs, alcohol or medication.A		are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
	moment of inattention while operating power tools		•Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits
	may result in serious personal injury.		etc., in accordance with these instructions,
	•Use personal protective equipment. Always		taking into account the working conditions and
	wear eye protection.Protective equipment such		the work to be performed.Use of the power tool
	as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or		for operations different from those intended could
	hearing protection used for appropriate conditions		result in a hazardous situation.
	will reduce personal injuries.
			BATTERYTOOLUSEAND CARE
	•Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the		•Recharge only with the charger speci f ed by
	switch is in the off-position before connecting
	to power source and/or battery pack, picking		the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for
	up or carrying the tool.Carrying power tools with		one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire
	your finger on the switch or energising power tools		when used with another battery pack.
	that have the switch on invites accidents.		•Use power tools only with specif cally desig-
	•Remove any adjusting key or wrench before		nated battery packs. Use of any other battery
	turning the power tool on.Awrench or a key left		packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
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