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General Safety Rules
!“READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS” Failure to follow the safety rules listed below and other basic safety WARNING precautions may result in serious personal injury.
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| DISCONNECT TOOLS FROM POWER SOURCE | ||||
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY |
| When not in use, before servicing, when changing | |||||
Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord. All |
| blades, bits, cutters, etc. | |||||
visitors should be kept safe distance from work area. |
| KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE | |||||
KEEP WORK AREAS CLEAN |
| In working order, and in proper adjustment and | |||||
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Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. |
| REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES | |||||
MAKE WORKSHOP |
| When not in use, before servicing, when changing | |||||
With padlocks, master switches, or by removing |
| blades, bits, cutters, etc. | |||||
starter keys. |
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| REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING | |||
AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS |
| Make sure the switch is in the “OFF” position before | |||||
Don’t use power tools in damp or wet locations. Keep |
| plugging in tool. | |||||
work area well lit. Do not expose power tools to rain. |
| GROUND ALL TOOLS | |||||
Do not use the tool in the presence of flammable |
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liquids or gases. |
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| This tool is equipped with an approved | |||
Personal Safety |
| cord and a 3 prong grounding type plug to fit the | |||||
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| conductor in the cord is the grounding wire. Never | |||||
KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL |
| proper grounding type receptacle. The green | |||||
| connect the green wire to a live terminal. | ||||||
Read and understand the owner’s manual and labels |
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affixed to the tool. Learn its application and |
| NEVER STAND ON TOOL OR ITS STAND | |||||
limitations as well as the specific potential hazards |
| Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the | |||||
peculiar to this tool. |
| cutting tool is accidentally contacted. Do not store | |||||
DON’T OVERREACH |
| materials on or near the tool such that it is necessary | |||||
| to stand on the tool or its stand to reach them. | ||||||
Keep proper footing and balance at all times. |
| CHECK DAMAGED PARTS | |||||
STAY ALERT |
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| Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part | |||
Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do |
| that is damaged should be carefully checked to | |||||
not operate tool when you are tired. Do not operate |
| ensure that it will operate properly and perform its | |||||
while under medication or while using alcohol or |
| intended function. Check for alignment of moving | |||||
other drugs. |
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WEAR PROPER APPAREL |
| damaged should be properly replaced. | |||||
Do not wear lose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, |
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| All repairs, electrical or mechanical, | ||
bracelets, or other jewelry which may get caught in |
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moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. |
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Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. |
| repairmen. Contact the nearest Skil Factory Service | |||||
| Center, Authorized Service Station or other | ||||||
ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES |
| competent repair service. | |||||
Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty, |
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| Use only Skil replacement parts; any | ||
and ear plugs during extended periods of operation. |
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Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant |
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lenses, they are NOT safety glasses. |
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| The use of any other accessories not | |
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GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK |
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Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces. For |
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example: pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator |
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enclosures. |
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