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back towards the operator.
• Keep hands away from moving parts.
Never place your hands near the cutting
area.
• Use extra caution when cutting overhead and pay particular attention to
overhead wires which may be hidden from view.
Anticipate the path of falling
branches and debris ahead of time.
• Do not operate this tool for long periods of time.
Vibration caused by the
operating action of this tool may cause permanent injury to fingers, hands, and
arms. Use gloves to provide extra cushion, take frequent rest periods, and limit daily
time of use.
• Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling, and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash
exposed areas with soap and water.
Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes,
or lay on the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
SAFETY RULES FOR BATTERY PACK AND CHARGER
• If the battery pack casing is cracked or damaged, do not insert into charger. There
is a danger of electric shock or electrocution.
• Don’t allow any liquid to get inside charger. Electric shock may result. To facilitate
cooling of the battery pack after use, avoid placing the charger or battery pack in a
warm environment such as in a metal shed, or a trailer that is not insulated.
• This charger is not intended for any uses other than charging rechargeable
batteries. Any other use may result in risk of fire, electric shock or electrocution.
• Do not place any object on top of the charger or place the charger on a soft surface
that may result in excessive internal heat. Do not place the charger near any heat
source.
• To reduce the potential risk of damage to the electric plug and cord, pull by the
plug rather than the cord when disconnecting the charger from the power supply.
• Make sure the cord is located so it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise
subjected to damage or stress.
• An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of an
improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire, electric shock or electrocution.
• Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped or
otherwise damaged in any way.
tool outside the temperature range specified in the instructions.
Charging
improperly or at temperatures outside the specified range may damage the battery
and increase the risk of fire.
SERVICE
• Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
• Never service damaged battery packs.
Service of battery packs should only be
performed by the manufacturer or authorized service providers.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR RECIPROCATING SAWS
• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an
operation where the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring.
Cutting
accessory contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool
“live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
• Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to
a stable platform.
Holding the workpiece by hand or against your body leaves it
unstable and may lead to loss of control.
• Hold saw firmly with both hands for all cutting operations.
During cutting
operations, the blade may suddenly bind in the work and may cause the saw to kick
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WARNING!
This manual contains important safety and operating
instructions for your battery and charger. Before using the
charger, read all instructions and warnings on the charger,
the battery pack and the tool.
WARNING!
Use of this tool can generate and/or disperse dust, which
may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other
injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory
protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct
particles away from face and body.
WARNING!
Always wear proper personal hearing protection that
conforms to ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) during use.
Under some
conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may
contribute to hearing loss.
CAUTION!
When not in use, place tool on its side on a stable surface
where it will not cause a tripping or falling hazard.
Some
tools with large battery packs will stand upright on the
battery pack but may be easily knocked over.
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