injuries.
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CONSIDER WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT.
Don’t expose power
tools to rain. Don’t use power tools in damp or wet locations. Keep
work area well lit.
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GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK.
Prevent body contact
with grounded surfaces; for example, pipes, radiators, ranges,
and refrigerator enclosures.
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KEEP CHILDREN AWAY.
All visitors should be kept away from
work area. Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord.
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STORE IDLE TOOLS.
When not in use, tools should be stored in
dry, and high or locked-up place — out of reach of children.
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DON’T FORCE A TOOL.
It will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was intended.
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USE RIGHT TOOL.
Don’t force small tool or attachment to do the
job of a heavy duty tool. Don’t use tool for purpose not intended; for
example, don’t use circular saw for cutting tree limbs or logs.
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DRESS PROPERLY.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain
long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothing, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts. Air
vents often cover moving parts and should also be avoided.
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USE SAFETY GLASSES.
Also use face or dustmask if operation
is dusty.
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DON’T ABUSE CORD.
Never carry tool by cord or yank it to
disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp
edges.
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SECURE WORK.
Use clamps or a vise to hold work. It’s safer than
using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool.
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DON’T OVERREACH.
Keep proper footing and balance at all
times.
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MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE.
Keep tools sharp and clean for
better and safe performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories. Inspect tool cords periodically and if
damaged have repaired by authorized service facility. Inspect
extension cords periodically and replace if damaged. Keep
handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
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DISCONNECT OR LOCK OFF TOOLS
when not in use, before
servicing, and when changing accessories, such as blades, bits,
cutters.
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REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form habit of
checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed
from tool before turning it on.
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AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING.
Don’t carry plugged-in tool
with finger on the switch. Be sure the switch is off when plugging
in.
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EXTENSION CORDS.
Make sure your extension cord is in good
condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one
heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An
undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss
of power and overheating. The following table shows the correct
size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere
rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage
number, the heavier the cord.
Minimum Gage for Cord Sets
Volts
Total Length of Cord in Feet
120V
0-25
26-50
51-100
101-150
240V
0-50
51-100
101-200 201-300
Ampere Rating
More Not
more
AWG
Than
Than
0
-
6
18
16
16
14
6
-
10
18
16
14
12
10
-
12
16
16
14
12
12
-
16
14
12
Not Recommended
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STAY ALERT.
Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.
Do not operate tool when you are tired.
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OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS.
When tool is used
outdoors, use only extension cords intended for use outdoors and
so marked.
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CHECK DAMAGED PARTS.
Before further use of the tool, a
guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked
to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended
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