
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 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION | ■ Under extreme usage or temperature conditions, | |
■ Know your power tool. Read operator's manual | battery leakage may occur. If liquid comes in | |
contact with your skin, wash immediately with | ||
carefully. Learn its applications and limitations, as | ||
soap and water, then neutralize with lemon juice or | ||
well as the specific potential hazards related to | ||
vinegar. If liquid gets into your eyes, flush them | ||
this tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of | ||
with clean water for at least 10 minutes, then seek | ||
electric shock, fire, or serious injury. | ||
immediate medical attention. Following this rule will | ||
IMPORTANT RULES FOR BATTERY TOOLS | ||
reduce the risk of serious personal injury. | ||
■ USE ONLY THE CHARGER RECOMMENDED FOR | WARNING: Batteries vent hydrogen gas and can | |
USE WITH YOUR FLASHLIGHT. Do not substitute | ||
any other charger. Use of another charger could cause | explode in the presence of a source of ignition, such | |
batteries to explode causing possible serious injury. | as a pilot light. To reduce the risk of serious personal | |
■ Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an | injury, never use any cordless product in the | |
presence of open flame. An exploded battery can | ||
electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in | ||
propel debris and chemicals. If exposed, flush with | ||
operating condition. Be aware of possible hazards | ||
water immediately. | ||
when not using your battery tool or when | ||
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changing accessories. Following this rule will reduce | WARNING: Never use a battery pack that has been | |
the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal | ||
damaged or received a sharp blow. A damaged | ||
injury. | ||
battery pack is subject to explosion. Properly dispose | ||
■ Do not place battery tools or their batteries near | ||
of a damaged battery pack immediately. Failure to | ||
fire or heat. This will reduce the risk of explosion and | heed this warning can result in serious personal | |
possibly injury. | injury. |
■Do not charge battery tool in a damp or wet
location. Following this rule will reduce the risk of | WARNING: This light is not a toy and should not be |
electric shock. | used by children. |
■For best results, your battery 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.
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