CMT 8E, Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
General Safety Rules
Read and understand all instructions.
Failure to follow all instructions listed
below, m ay result in electric shock, fire and/
or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Work Area
s
Keep your work area clean and well
lit.
Cluttered benches and dark areas
invite accidents.
s
Do not operate power tools in
explosive at
m ospheres, such as in the
presence of fla mm able liquids, gases
or dust. Power tools create sparks which
m ay ignite the dust or fu m es.
s
Keep bystanders, children, and
visitors away while operating a
power tool.
Distractions can cause you
to lose control.
Electrical Safety
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Double Insulated tools are equipped
with a polarized plug (one blade is
wider than the other).
This plug will fit
in a polarized outlet only one way.
If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician to install a
polarized outlet. Do not change the plug in
any way. Double Insulation
eli
m inates the need for the three wire
grounded power cord and grounded
power supply syste
m .
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Avoid body contact with grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators,
ranges and refrigerators.
There is an
increased risk of electric shock if your
body is grounded.
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Don’t expose power tools to rain or
wet conditions.
Water entering a power
tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
s
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the
cord for carrying the tool or pull the plug
fro
m an outlet. Keep cord away fro m heat,
oil, sharp edges or m oving parts. Replace
da m aged cords i mm ediately. Da m aged
cords increase the risk of electric shock.
s
When operating a power tool
outside, use an outdoor extension
cord
m arked “W-A” or “W”. These
cords are rated for outdoor use and
reduce the risk of electric shock.
PERSONAL SAFETY
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Stay alert, watch what you are
doing, and use co
mm on sense when
operating a power tool. Do not use
tool while tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol, or
m edication. A m o m ent
of inattention while operating power tools
m ay result in serious personal injury.
s
Dress properly. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry.
Contain long hair.
Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away
fro
m m oving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry,
or long hair can be caught in m oving parts.
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Avoid accidental starting. Be sure
switch is off before plugging in. Carrying
tools with your finger on the switch or
plugging in tools that have the switch on
invites accidents.
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Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all ti m es. Proper footing and
balance enables better control of the tool
in unexpected situations.
s
Use safety equip m ent. Always wear
eye protection. Dust m ask, non-skid safety
shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection
m ust be used for appropriate conditions.
TOOL USE AND CARE
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Use cla m ps or other practical way to
secure and support the workpiece to
a stable platfor
m . Holding the work by
hand or against your body is unstable and
m ay lead to loss of control.
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Do not force the tool. Use the
correct tool for your application. The
correct tool will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it is designed.
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