Personal safety:
1.
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 tool may result in serious personal injury.
2.
Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-
skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
3.
Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the locked position before connecting to power source
and/or inserting battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or inserting
the battery pack into a tool without the switch locked invites accidents.
4.
Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating
part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
5.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in
unexpected situations.
6.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving
parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts. Be aware of entanglement of the moving
parts of the tool with loose clothing, neckties, long hair, jewelry, watches, etc. This could cause body parts or objects to be
drawn into the moving parts of the tool, causing a hazard.
7.
If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected
and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
8.
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:
1.
Do not force power tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at
the rate for which it is designed.
2.
Do not use power tool if switch does not turn it on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
3.
Disconnect battery pack from tool or place the switch in the locked position before making any adjustments,
change accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
4.
Store idle power tool 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 tool is dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
5.
Maintain power tool 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 accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tool.
6.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind
and are easier to control.
7.
Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the
working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended
could result in a hazardous situation.
8.
Maintain charger cord. When unplugging charger, pull plug rather than cord to reduce the risk of damage to the electrical
plug and cord. Do not abuse the cord. Never carry charger by its cord. Keep cord from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving
parts. Make sure cord will not be stepped on, tripped over or subjected to damage or stress. Do not use charger with
damaged cord or plug. If cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or service agent. Damaged cords may
create a fire. Unauthorized replacement or repair may cause a hazard.
9.
Do not use an extension cord unless it is absolutely necessary. Using the wrong, damaged or improperly wired
extension cord could result in the risk of fire and electrical shock.
10.
Charger is rated for 100-240 V AC only. Charger must be plugged into an appropriate receptacle.
11.
To reduce risk of electric shock, always unplug charger before cleaning or maintenance. Do not allow water to
flow into plug.
12.
Unplug charger when not in use. Remove battery pack from unplugged charger.
13.
Do not disassemble charger. Incorrect reassembly may result in the risk of electric shock, fire or exposure to battery
chemicals. If it is damaged, take it to a service agent.
14.
Do not short circuit. A battery pack will short circuit if a metal object makes a connection between the positive and
negative contacts on the battery pack. Do not place a battery pack near anything that may cause a short circuit, such
as coins, keys or nails in your pocket. A short circuited battery pack may cause fire and personal injury.
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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
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