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SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result
in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.
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Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids,
gases, or dust
.
Power tools create sparks that may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Don’t expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk
of electric shock.
• Avoid Dangerous Environment – Don’t use appliances in damp or wet locations.
• Do not handle tool with wet hands.
• Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never allow adults to operate the equipment without
proper instruction.
• Always wear safety glasses with side shields that are marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Everyday
glasses have only impact resistant lenses. They are NOT safety glasses. Following this rule will
reduce the risk of eye injury. Use face mask if operation is dusty.
• Don’t use in the rain. Store indoors.
• Do not operate in poor lighting.
• Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.
• Do not force 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.
• Do not operate the equipment while bare foot or when wearing sandals or similar lightweight
footwear. Wear protective footwear that will protect your feet and improve your footing on slippery
surfaces.
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Do not overreach. Keep firm footing and balance. Overreaching can result in loss of balance.
• Check Damaged Parts – Before further use of the appliance, a guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended
function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting
and any other condition that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should,
be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless indicated elsewhere in this
manual.
• Keep guards in place and in working order.
• Keep hands and feet away from cutting area.
• Do not allow this tool to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near chil-
dren.
• Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
• Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft. away.
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not
use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A lapse of
attention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep openings free.
