General Safety Information
WARNING
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to fol- low all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Work Area Safety
1.Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents.
2.Do not operate in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Engines 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.
4.Keep the engine at least 1 meter (3 feet) away from buildings and other equipment during oper- ation. Do not place flammable objects close to the engine. Procedures should be followed to prevent fire hazards and to provide adequate ventilation.
Personal Safety
1.Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medications. A moment of inat- tention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
2.Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, cloth- ing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
3.Remove adjusting keys or switches before turning the tool ON. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.
4.Do not
5.Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protec- tion. Dust mask,
Tool Use and Care
1.Store idle tools out of the reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
2.Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools with sharp cut- ting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
3.Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tools operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
4.Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous when used on another tool.
5.Keep handles dry and clean; free from oil and grease. Allows for better control of the tool.
Service
1.Tool service must be performed only by quali- fied repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified repair personnel could result in injury.
2.When servicing a tool, use only identical replace- ment parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance Section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of electrical shock or injury.
3.Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Accidents are caused by poorly main- tained tools.
Specific Safety Information
The Operator’s Manual contains specific safety infor- mation and instructions for your protection against serious injuries including:
•Loss of fingers, hands, arms or other body parts if clothing or gloves get caught in the rods or other moving parts;
•Carbon monoxide poisoning;
•Burns due to fire or explosion;
•Eye injuries, including being blinded by the cable or thrown debris.
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