General safety rules
Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert, and knowing how your power tool works.
SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
To avoid mistakes that could cause serious injury, do not plug in the power tool
until the following steps have been read and understood.
1.
READ and become familiar with this entire instruction manual. LEARN the tool’s applications,
limitations, and possible hazards.
2.
AVOID DANGEROUS CONDITIONS. Do not use power tools in wet or damp areas or expose
them to rain. Keep work areas well-lit.
3.
DO NOT use power tools in the presence of flammable liquids or gases.
4.
ALWAYS keep your work area clean, uncluttered, and well-lit. DO NOT work on floor surfaces
that are slippery.
5.
KEEP BYSTANDERS AT A SAFE DISTANCE from the work area, especially when the tool is
operating. NEVER allow children or pets near the tool.
6.
DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL to do a job that it was not designed to do.
7.
DRESS FOR SAFETY. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, or jewelry (rings,
watches, etc.) when operating the tool. Inappropriate clothing and items can get caught in
moving parts and draw you in. ALWAYS wear non-slip footwear and tie back long hair.
8.
WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK as the operation produces dust.
WARNING:
Dust generated from certain materials can be hazardous to your health. Always
operate this tool in a well-ventilated area and provide for proper dust removal. Use dust
collection systems whenever possible.
9.
ALWAYS remove the power cord plug from the electrical outlet when making adjustments,
changing parts, cleaning, or working on the tool.
10.
KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN WORKING ORDER.
11.
AVOID ACCIDENTAL START-UPS. Make sure the power switch is in the OFF position before
plugging in the power cord.
12.
REMOVE ADJUSTMENT TOOLS. Always make sure all adjustment tools are removed from
the power tool before turning it on.
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