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or medication.
A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious
personal injury.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing of jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and
gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving
parts. Air vents often cover moving parts and should be avoided.
Always use ANSI Standard Z87.1 eye protection and other safety equipment.
Safety
equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hardhat, or hearing protection used for
appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in the off position before plugging tool
into power outlet.
Do not carry the power tool with your finger on the switch.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
This enables better control
of the power tool in unexpected situations.
Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on.
A wrench or key that is left
attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.
Restrict use to designated materials.
There is always a chance that the cut end may shoot
out, especially if less than 1 foot (30 cm) in length. Exceeding designated material specifications
greatly increases this risk and will also damage the tool. Do not attempt to cut rebar harder,
thicker or thinner than those specified.
Exercise proper control.
Hold cutter firmly and maintain proper footing and balance. When
working in a high place, secure cutter to scaffolding with safety rope.
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.
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 by an authorized
service representative.
Disconnect the power from tool and place the switch in the locked or off position before
making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools.
Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
Secure work with clamps or a vise instead of your hand to hold work when practical.
This safety precaution allows for proper tool operation using both hands.
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.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil
and grease.
Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model.
Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may create a risk of injury when used on another
tool.
Keep guards in place and in working order.
Never leave tool running unattended.
Maintain cutter with care.
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other
condition that may affect the power tools operation. If damaged, have the power tool
repaired before use.
Inspect cutter before each application. Faulty or loose cutter blocks could
