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do not connect the equipment-grounding conductor to a
live terminal. Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord
immediately. Stay constantly aware of cord location and
keep it well away from the rotating blade.
INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and
replace if damaged.
KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL AND
GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never
use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or
any solvents to clean tool.
STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch what
you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate
tool when you are tired. Do not rush.
DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT
ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an
authorized service center.
DO NOT OPERATE A TOOL WHILE UNDER THE
INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR ANY
MEDICATION.
ALWAYS carry the tool only by the carrying handle.
USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES listed
in this manual or addendums. Use of accessories that
are not listed may cause the risk of personal injury.
Instructions for safe use of accessories are included
with the accessory.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
T O O L S E R V I C E M U S T B E P E R F O R M E D
ONLY BY QUALIFIED REPAIR PERSONNEL.
Service or maintenance performed by unqualified
personal could result in a risk of injury.
WHEN SERVICING use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
ALWAYS STAY ALERT! Do not allow familiarity (gained
from frequent use of your tool) to cause a careless mis-
take.
ALWAYS REMEMBER that a careless fraction of
a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHTING
to see the work and that no obstructions will interfere with
safe operation
BEFORE performing any work using your
tool.
ALWAYS TURN OFF THE TOOL before disconnecting it
to avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to power
supply.
NEVER leave the tool unattended while connected
to a power source.
