Milwaukee Fuel M18CHIWF12, Operator'S Manual

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PERSONAL SAFETY
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
WORK AREA SAFETY
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
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attached to a rotating part of the power tool may
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POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
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maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
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BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE