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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Read all safety warnings, instruc-
tions, illustrations and specifica
-
tions provided with this power tool.
Failure to follow
all instructions listed below may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and in-
structions for future reference.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USE
WORK AREA SAFETY
• Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered or
dark areas invite accidents.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-
spheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust.
Power tools create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep children and bystanders away while operat
-
ing a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose
control.
•
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention
is necessary when used by or near children.
Store idle power tools out of the reach of chil-
dren and do not allow persons unfamiliar with
the power tool or these instructions to operate
the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the
hands of untrained users.
•
Do not use the tool near anything that is burning or
smoking
such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
•To reduce the risk of health hazards from vapors
or dust, do not use tool near tool toxic, carcino-
genic or other hazardous materials
such as as-
bestos, arsenic, barium, beryllium, lead, pesticides
or other health endangering materials.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
• Do not expose power tools to rain or wet condi-
tions. Do not immerse in water or spray with a
hose. Do not clean with a pressure washer.
Water
entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric
shock. Store tool indoors.
PERSONAL SAFETY
• 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
moment of inattention while operating power tools
may result in serious personal injury.
•Always wear eye protection. Use of this tool can
result in foreign objects being thrown into eyes,
which can result in eye damage.
•Wear a face or dust mask
when working in dust
situations. Dust particles can harm your lungs.
• Use personal protective equipment.
Protective
equipment such as hearing protection, protective
clothing, and non-skid safety shoes used for ap-
propriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Keep your hair and clothing away from
moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair
can be caught in moving parts.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and bal
-
ance at all times.
This enables better control of the
power tool in unexpected situations.
• Use the power tool, accessories, etc. in ac-
cordance with these instructions, taking into
account the working conditions and the work
to be performed.
Use of the power tool for opera-
tions different from those intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch
is in the off-position before connecting to power
source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying
the tool.
Carrying power tools with your finger on
the switch or energizing power tools that have the
switch on invites accidents.
• Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use
of tools allow you to become complacent and
ignore tool safety principles.
A careless action can
cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.
POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
• Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
power tool for your application.
The correct power
tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for
which it was designed.
• Use tool only as described in this manual.
Use
only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
• Do not use the power tool if the switch does not
turn it on and off.
Any power tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.
• Disconnect the plug from the power source and/
or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from
the power tool before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing power tools.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
• Store idle power tools out of the reach of children
and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the
power tool or these instructions to operate the
power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands
of untrained users.
• Do not store the power tool on or near to fertilizers
or chemicals.
• Maintain power tools and accessories. Check
for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition that
may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged,
have the power tool repaired before use.
Many ac-
cidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
• Use the power tool, accessories, etc. in ac-
cordance with these instructions, taking into
account the working conditions and the work
to be performed.
Use of the power tool for opera-
tions different from those intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
• Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean
and free from oil and grease.
Slippery handles and
grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and
control of the tool in unexpected situations.
BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
• Remove the battery pack from the power tool
before making any adjustments, changing ac
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cessories, storing, or any time the power tool is
not in use.
Such preventive safety measures reduce
the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
