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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
In this manual, on the labeling, and all other information
provided with this product:
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to
potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid
possible injury or death.
DANGER
indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING:
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
: CAUTION, used with the safety alert symbol,
indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE:
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to
personal injury.
SAFETY WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: When using tool, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of personal
injury and damage to equipment.
Read all instructions before using this tool!
WARNING!
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in
electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Work Area Precautions
1. Keep your work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered
benches and dark areas invite accidents.
2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or
dust.
Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust
or fumes.
3. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while
operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose
control. Protect others in the work area from debris such as
chips and sparks. Provide barriers or shields as needed.
Electrical Safety
1. Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly
installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and
ordinances. Never remove the grounding prong or modify
the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs. Check
with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt whether the
outlet is properly grounded.
If the tool should electrically
malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low
resistance path to carry electricity away from the user.
2. Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized
plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit
in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit
fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet.
Do not change the plug in any way.
Double insulation
eliminates the need for the three wire grounded power
cord and grounded power supply system..
3. Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as
pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators.
There is an
increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
4. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric
shock.
5. Do not abuse the Power Cord. Never use the Power
Cord to carry the tool or pull the Plug from an outlet.
Keep the Power Cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges,
or moving parts. Replace damaged Power Cords
immediately.
Damaged Power Cords increase the risk of
electric shock.
6. When operating a power tool outside, sue an outdoor
extension cord marker “W-A” or “W”.
These extension
cords are rated for outdoor use, and reduce the risk of
electric shock.
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 tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol,
or medication.
A moment of inattention while operating
power tools may result in serious personal injury.
2. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves
away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewelry, or long
hair can be caught in moving parts.
3. Avoid accidental staring. Be sure the Power Switch is
off before plugging in.
Carrying power tools with your
finger on the Power Switch, or plugging in power tools with
the Power Switch on, invites accidents.
4. Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the
power tool on.
A wrench or a key that is 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.
Proper footing and balance enables better
control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection must be used for appropriate conditions.
Tool Use and Care
1. Use clamps (not included) or other practical ways to
secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform.
Holding the work piece by hand to against your body is
unstable and may lead to loss of control.
2. Do not force the 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.
