GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING!
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND SAVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE. Before use, be sure everyone using this tool reads and understands this manual as well as any labels packaged with or attached to the tool.
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| 13. DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Wear a | ||||
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| protective hair covering to contain long hair. These may be caught in | |||
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| moving parts. When working outdoors, wear rubber gloves and | |
1. | KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN AND WELL LIT. Cluttered, dark work |
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2. | AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do not use your power tool |
| 14. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Be sure your | ||||||
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| in rain, damp or wet locations or in the presence of explosive atmo- |
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| tool is turned off before plugging it in. Do not use a tool if the power | ||||
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| spheres (gaseous fumes, dust or flammable materials). Remove |
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| switch does not turn the tool on and off. Do not carry a | ||||
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| materials or debris that may be ignited by sparks. |
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| tool with your finger on the switch. | ||||
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3. | KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY. Children and bystanders should be kept |
| 15. REMOVE ALL ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form the habit | ||||||
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| at a safe distance from the work area to avoid distracting the opera- |
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| of checking that adjusting keys, wrenches, etc. are removed from | ||||
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| the tool before turning it on. | ||||
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4. | PROTECT OTHERS IN THE WORK AREA from debris such as chips |
| 16. DO NOT OVERREACH. MAINTAIN CONTROL. Keep proper footing | ||||||
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| and sparks. Provide barriers or shields as needed. |
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| and balance at all times. Maintain a firm grip. Use extra care when | ||||
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5. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks, master switches, |
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| using tool on ladders, roofs, scaffolds, etc. | |||||
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| or by removing starter keys. |
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| 17. USE SAFETY EQUIPMENT. Everyone in the work area should wear | |||
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| ELECTRICAL SAFETY |
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| safety goggles or glasses with side shields complying with | ||
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| current safety standards. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact | |||
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| resistant lenses. They are not safety glasses. Wear hearing | |
6. | GROUNDED TOOLS MUST BE PLUGGED INTO AN OUTLET PROP- |
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| protection during extended use and a dust mask for dusty opera- | ||||||
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| ERLY INSTALLED AND GROUNDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL |
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| tions. Hard hats, face shields, safety shoes, etc. should be used | ||||
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| CODES AND ORDINANCES. Never remove the grounding prong or |
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| when specified or necessary. Keep a fire extinguisher nearby. | ||||
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| modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adaptor plugs. Check |
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| 18. | KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order. | ||||||
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| with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the | |||||||
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| outlet is properly grounded. If the tool should electrically malfunction | 19. | NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is | |||||
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| or break down, grounding provides a low resistance path to carry |
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| tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted. | |||
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| electricity away from the user. |
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| 20. KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM ALL CUTTING EDGES AND MOVING | |||
7. DOUBLE INSULATED TOOLS ARE EQUIPPED WITH A POLARIZED |
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| PLUG (ONE BLADE IS WIDER THAN THE OTHER.) THIS PLUG |
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| WILL FIT IN A POLARIZED OUTLET ONLY ONE WAY. IF THE PLUG |
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| DOES NOT FIT FULLY IN THE OUTLET, REVERSE THE PLUG. IF IT |
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| 21. | SECURE WORK. Use a clamp, vise or other practical means to hold | ||||||
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| STILL DOES NOT FIT, CONTACT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN TO | |||||||
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| INSTALL A POLARIZED OUTLET. DO NOT CHANGE THE PLUG IN |
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| your work securely, freeing both hands to control the tool. | |||
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| ANY WAY. Double insulation | eliminates the need for the three |
| 22. DO NOT FORCE TOOL. Your tool will perform best at the rate for | ||||
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| wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system. |
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| which it was designed. Excessive force only causes operator | ||||
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8. | GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK. Prevent body contact with |
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| fatigue, increased wear and reduced control. | ||||
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| grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigera- |
| 23. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not use a tool or attachment to do a job | |||||
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tors. When making blind or plunge cuts, always check the work | for which it is not recommended. For example, do not use a circular | |
area for hidden wires or pipes. Hold your tool by insulated nonmetal | ||
saw to cut tree limbs or logs. Do not alter a tool. | ||
grasping surfaces. Use a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) to | ||
24. UNPLUG TOOL when it is not in use, before changing accessories | ||
reduce shock hazards. | ||
or performing recommended maintenance. | ||
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9.DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR USE IN DAMP
LOCATIONS. | 25. STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, store your tool in a dry, | |
secured place. Keep out of reach of children. | ||
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10.DO NOT ABUSE THE CORD. NEVER USE THE CORD TO CARRY
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| THE TOOLS OR PULL THE PLUG FROM AN OUTLET. KEEP CORD | 26. NEVER LEAVE THE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. Turn power | ||
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| off. Do not leave the tool until it comes to a complete stop. | |||
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| AWAY FORM HEAT, OIL, SHARP EDGES OR MOVING PARTS. RE- | |||
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| PLACE DAMAGED CORDS IMMEDIATELY. Damaged cords in- | 27. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Inspect guards and other parts | ||
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| crease the risk of electric shock. | before use. Check for misalignment, binding of moving parts, im- | ||
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| proper mounting, broken parts and any other conditions that may | |
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| PERSONAL SAFETY |
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| affect operation. If abnormal noise or vibration occurs, turn the tool | ||
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| off immediately and have the problem corrected before further use. | |
11. | KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read this manual carefully to learn | ||||
Do not use a damaged tool. Tag damaged tools “DO NOT USE” until | |||||
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| your power tool’s applications and limitations as well as potential | repaired. A guard or other damaged part should be properly re- | ||
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| hazards associated with this type of tool. | paired or replaced by a MILWAUKEE service facility. For all repairs, | ||
12. | STAY ALERT, WATCH WHAT YOU ARE DOING, AND USE COM- | insist on only identical replacement parts. | |||
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| MON SENSE WHEN OPERATING A POWER TOOL. DO NOT USE |
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TOOL WHILE TIRED OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, AL- COHOL, OR MEDICATION. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
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