GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING
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Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
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14. Dress properly. Do not wear loose |
clothing or jewelry. Contain long |
hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and |
gloves away from moving parts. |
Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can |
be caught in moving parts. When work- |
ing outdoors, wear rubber gloves and |
insulated |
and gloves away from moving parts. |
15. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure |
switch is off before plugging in. Do |
not use a tool if the power switch does |
24. | Use the right tool. Do not use a tool or |
| attachment to do a job for which it is not |
| recommended. For example, do not use |
| a circular saw to cut tree limbs or logs. |
| Do not alter a tool. |
25. | Disconnect the plug from the power |
| source before making any adjust- |
| ments, changing accessories, or stor- |
| ing the tool. Such preventive safety mea- |
| sures reduce the risk of starting the tool |
| accidentally. |
26. | Store idle tools out of reach of |
WORK AREA SAFETY
1.Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents.
2.Do not operate power tools in ex- plosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
3.Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control. Protect others in the work area from debris such as chips and sparks. Provide barriers or shields as needed.
4.Protect others in the work area from debris such as chips and sparks. Pro- vide barriers or shields as needed.
5.Make workshop child proof with pad- locks, master switches, or by removing starter keys.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
6.Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. Never remove the grounding prong or modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adaptor plugs. Check with a quali- fied electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. If the tools should electrically malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user.
7.Double Insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does
not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet. Do not change the plug in any way. Double
insulation eliminates the need for the three wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system.
8.Guard against electric shock. Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and re- frigerators. When making blind or plunge cuts, always check the work area for hidden wires or pipes. Hold your tool by insulated nonmetal grasping surfaces. Use a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) to reduce shock hazards.
9.Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
10.Do not 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 mov- ing parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock.
11.When operating a power tool out- side, use an outdoor extension cord marked
PERSONAL SAFETY
12. Know your power tool. Read this manual carefully to learn your power tool's applications and limitations as well as potential hazards associated with this type of tool.
13.Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operat- ing 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 personal injury.
not turn the tool on and off. Do not carry |
a |
switch. |
16. Remove adjusting keys or wrenches |
before turning on the tool. A wrench |
or a key that is left attached to a rotating |
part of the tool may result in personal |
injury. |
17. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing |
and balance at all times. Proper footing |
and balance enables better control of the |
tool in unexpected situations. |
18. Use safety equipment. Everyone |
in the work area should wear safety |
goggles or glasses with side shields |
complying with current safety standards. |
Everyday eyeglasses only have impact |
resistant lenses. They are not safety |
glasses. Wear hearing protection dur- |
ing extended use and a dust mask |
for dusty operations. Hard hats, face |
shields, safety shoes, etc., should be |
used when specified or necessary. Keep |
a fire extinguisher nearby. |
19. Keep guards in place and in working |
order. |
20. Never stand on tool. Serious injury |
could occur if the tool is tipped or if |
the cutting tool is unintentionally con- |
tacted. |
21. Keep hands away from all cutting |
edges and moving parts. |
22. Use clamps or other practical way to |
secure and support the workpiece to |
a stable platform. Holding the work by |
hand or against your body is unstable |
and may lead to loss of control. |
TOOL USE AND CARE
23.Do not force tool. Your tool will per- form best at the rate for which it was designed. Excessive force only causes operator fatigue, increased wear and reduced control.
children and other untrained |
persons. Tools are dangerous in the |
hands of untrained users. |
27. Never leave the tool running unat- |
tended. Turn power off. Do not leave the |
tool until it comes to a complete stop. |
28. Check for misalignment or binding |
of moving parts, breakage of parts, |
and any other condition that may af- |
fect the tool’s operation. If damaged, |
have the tool serviced before using. |
Many accidents are caused by poorly |
maintained tools. |
29. Use only accessories that are rec- |
ommended by the manufacturer for |
your model. Accessories that may be |
suitable for one tool, may become haz- |
ardous when used on another tool. |
30. Maintain tools with care. Keep cut- |
ting tools sharp and clean. Properly |
maintained tools with sharp cutting edge |
are less likely to bind and are easier to |
control. Do not use a damaged tool. |
Tag damaged tools “Do not use” until |
repaired. |
SERVICE
31.Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
32.When servicing a tool, use only iden- tical replacement parts. Follow in- structions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury.
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