Skil 9205 manual General Safety Rules, Personal safety, Electrical safety

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		General Safety Rules
		Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may
!	WARNING
		result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term “power tool” in
all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-
operated (cordless) power tool.
		SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
	Work area safety		If operating the power tool in damp
Keep work area clean and well lit.			locations is unavoidable a Ground Fault
Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.			Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) must be used to
Do not operate power tools in explosive			supply the power to your tool. GFCI and
atmospheres, such as in the presence of			personal protection devices like electrician’s
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power			rubber gloves and footwear will further
tools create sparks which may ignite the dust			enhance your personal safety.
or fumes.			Personal safety
Keep children and bystanders away while			Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
operating a power tool. Distractions can			use common sense when operating a
cause you to lose control.			power tool. Do not use a power tool while
	Electrical safety		you are tired or under the influence of
			drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of
Power tool plugs must match the outlet.			inattention while operating power tools may
Never modify the plug in any way. Do not			result in serious personal injury.
use any adapter plugs with earthed			Use safety equipment. Always wear eye
(grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs			protection. Safety equipment such as dust
and matching outlets will reduce risk of			mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
electric shock.			hearing protection used for appropriate
Avoid body contact with earthed or			conditions will reduce personal injuries.
grounded surfaces such as pipes,			Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the
radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There			switch is in the off-position before
is an increased risk of electric shock if your			plugging in. Carrying power tools with your
body is earthed or grounded.			finger on the switch or plugging in power
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet			tools that have the switch on invites
conditions. Water entering a power tool will			accidents.
increase the risk of electric shock.			Remove any adjusting key or wrench
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the			before turning the power tool on. A
cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging			wrench or a key left attached to a rotating
the power tool. Keep cord away from			part of the power tool may result in personal
heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.			injury.
Damaged or entangled cords increase the			Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
risk of electric shock.			and balance at all times. This enables
When operating a power tool outdoors,			better control of the power tool in unexpected
use an extension cord suitable for			situations.
outdoor use.		Use of a cord suitable for	Dress properly. Do not wear loose
outdoor use reduces the risk of electric			clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair,
shock.			clothing and gloves away from moving
Do not use AC only rated tools with a DC			parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can
power supply.		While the tool may appear to	be caught in moving parts.
work, the electrical components of the AC			If devices are provided for the connection
rated tool are likely to fail and create a			of dust extraction and collection facilities,
hazard to the operator.			ensure these are connected and properly
			used. Use of these devices can reduce dust-
			related hazards.

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