GENERAL SAFETY RULES

SERVICE

■Tool service must be performed only by quali- fied repair personnel. Service or maintenance per- formed by unqualified personnel may 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 shock or injury.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring. Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

■Know your power tool. Read operator's manual carefully. Learn its applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious injury.

WARNING:

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

•lead from lead-based paints,

•crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and

•arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

CORDLESS TOOL RULES

■Cordless tools do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in operating condition. Be aware of possible haz- ards when not using your cordless tool or when changing accessories. Following this rule will re- duce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious per- sonal injury.

■Do not place cordless tools or their batteries near fire or heat. This will reduce the risk of explo- sion and possibly injury.

WARNING:

Batteries vent hydrogen gas and can explode in the presence of a source of ignition, such as a pilot light. To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, never use any cordless product in the presence of open flame. An exploded battery can propel debris and chemical. If exposed, flush with water immediately.

■Do not charge cordless tool in a damp or wet location. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock.

■For best results, your cordless tool should be charged in a location where the temperature is more than 50°F but less than 100°F. Do not store outside or in vehicles.

■Under extreme usage or temperature conditions, battery leakage may occur. If liquid comes in contact with your skin, wash immediately with soap and water, then neutralize with lemon juice or vinegar. If liquid gets into your eyes, flush them with clean water for at least 10 minutes, then seek immediate medical attention. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.

WARNING:

A damaged battery is subject to explosion. To avoid serious personal injury, properly dispose of a damaged battery.

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