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WORK AREA SAFETY
PERSONAL SAFETY
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Do not use where oxygen or anesthetics are
used.
•Use extra care when using on stairs. Do not over-
reach. Keep proper footing and balance at all
times.
Keep work area clean and well lit.
This en-
ables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.
•Avoid dangerous environmental conditions. To
reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose
to rain. Store tool indoors.
• Inspect the area before using the power tool.
Remove all debris and hard objects such as rocks,
glass, wire, etc. that can ricochet, be thrown, or
otherwise cause injury or damage during operation.
POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
• 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
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 blown 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.
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• 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.
• 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-
hazardous situation.
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• 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 only as described in this manual.
Use only
manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
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Do not point tool at anything that is burning or
smoking
such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
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• lead from lead-based paint
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated
lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending
on how often you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well
ventilated area, and work with approved safety
equipment, such as those dust masks that are spe-
• Do not use power tool if the switch does not
Any power tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.
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Do not put hands or objects into openings.
Do
not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust,
• 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.
• Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving parts, break-
age of parts and any other condition that may
have the power tool repaired before use.
Many
accidents are caused by poorly maintained power
tools.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all safety warnings,
instructions, illustrations and
specifications 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 instructions for future
reference.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
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Do not use in the presence of explosive dust,
liquids or vapours. Power tools have motors
and other parts that can produce sparks during
normal use.
Do not use within 10 m of areas
where explosive materials may be present (such
as gasoline pumps and places where liquids like
paint thinners, cleaners, solvents, etc. are stored).
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away
from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewellery or
long hair can be caught in moving parts.
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 energising power tools
that have the switch on invites accidents.
To reduce the risk of health hazards from
vapours or dust, do not use tool near tool toxic,
carcinogenic or other hazardous materials
such as asbestos, arsenic, barium, beryllium, lead,
pesticides or other health endangering materials.
WARNING
Some dust created by power
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling,
and other construction activities contains
chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
Do not point tool at self or bystanders. Keep
bystanders 15 m away during use.
Objects may
be thrown or ricochet in all directions.
