Milwaukee M18 FSGC, Operator'S Manual

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GENERAL POWER TOOL
SAFETY WARNINGS
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WORK AREA SAFETY
• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or
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• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-
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ELECTRICAL SAFETY
• Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
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surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
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carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
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PERSONAL SAFETY
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common sense when operating a power tool. Do
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moment of inattention while operating power tools
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wear eye protection. Protective equipment such
as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions
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• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch
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the switch or energi V ing power tools that have the
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turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left
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ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can
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POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
• Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power
tool for your application. The correct power tool
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changing accessories, or storing power tools.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
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• 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
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may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged,
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etc. in accordance with these instructions,
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• Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean
and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and
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BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
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that can make a connection from one terminal
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If operating a power tool in a damp location is
unavoidable, use a residual current device
(RCD) protected supply. Use of a RCD reduces
the risk of electric shock.