Milwaukee 2426-20 General Power Tool Safety Warnings, Electrical 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, fire 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.

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

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