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• MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance.
Follow instructions for lubricati ng and changing accessories.
• DISCONNECT TOOLS before serv icing; when changing accessories, such as blades, bits cutters, and
the like.
• REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIO NAL STARTING. Make sure the switch is in the off posit ion
before plugging in the machine.
• USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the owner’s manual for recommended accessories.
The use of improper accessories may cause a risk of inj ury.
• NEVER STAND ON A TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the t ool is tipped or if the cutting tool i s
unintentionally contacted.
• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine t hat it will operate properly and perform its intended function.
Check for alignment of mov ing parts, binding of movi ng parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any
other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced.
• DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotat ion of the blade
or cutter only.
• NEVER LEAVE THE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN T HE POWER OFF. Don’t leave the
tool until it comes to a compl ete stop.
• DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION. Do not operate this machine while under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or any medication.
• HEALTH HAZARDS. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other
construction activities contai ns chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproduct ive
harm. Some examples of these chem icals are:
* Lead from lead-based paint.
* Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products.
* Arsenic and chromium from chem ically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, dependi ng on how often you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure to these chemicals, work in a well-v entilated area, and work with approved safety
equipment, such as those dust masks that are specificall y designed to filter out microscopic part icles.
Familiarize yourself with the following safety notices used in this manual:
CAUTION: (This means that if precaut ions are not heeded, it may result in minor or m oderate injury
and/or possible machine damage)
WARNING: (This means that if precautions are not heeded, it could result in serious injury or
possibly ev en death).