READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
1.KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read owner's manual carefully. Learn its applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.
2.GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED SURFACES. For example: Pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.
3.KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
4.AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose to rain. Keep work area well lit.
5.KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from work area. Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord.
6.STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use tools should be stored in a dry, high or
7.DON'T FORCE TOOLIt. will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
8.USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or attachment to do the job of a heavy duty tool. Don't use tool for purpose not intended – for example – Don't use a circular saw for cutting tree limbs or logs.
9.DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Also, wear protective hair covering to contain long hair and keep it from being drawn into air vents.
10.ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.
11.PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust mask if operation is dusty.
12.PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation.
13.DON'T ABUSE CORD.Never carry tool by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
14.SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work. It's safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool.
15.DON'T OVERREACH.Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Do not use on a ladder or unstable support.
16.MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp at all times, and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
17.DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before servicing, or when changing attachments, blades, bits, cutters, etc., all tools should be disconnected.
18.REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
19.AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Don't carry
20.MAKE SURE YOUR EXTENSION CORD IS IN GOOD CONDITION. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at least 16 is recommended for an extension cord 50 feet or less in length. A cord exceeding 100 feet is not recommended. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.
21.OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords intended for use outdoors. Outdoor approved cords are marked with the suffix W- A, for example -
22.KEEP BLADES CLEAN AND SHARP. Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickback.
23.KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Keep hands away from blades. Do not reach underneath work while blade is rotating.
WARNING: BLADES COAST AFTER TURN OFF.
24.NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could ignite flammable liquids, gases, or fumes.
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