GENERAL SAFETY RULES
Tool Use and Care
■Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Hold- ing the work by hand or against your body is un- stable and may lead to loss of control.
■Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
■Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
■Disconnect the plug from power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety mea- sures reduce the risk of starting the tool acciden- tally.
■Store idle tools out of the reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
■Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
■Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condi- tion that may affect the tool’s operation. If dam- aged, have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
■Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool, may become hazard- ous when used on another tool.
Service
■Tool service must be performed only by quali- fied repair personnel. Service or maintenance per- formed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
■When servicing a tool, use only identical replace- ment parts. Follow instructions in the Mainte- nance 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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