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SAFETY
GUIDELINES
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DEFINITIONS
It is important for you to read
and understand this manual. The
information it contains relates to
protecting YOUR SAFETY and
PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The
symbols below are used to help
you recognize this information.
DANGER:
Indicates an
imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING:
Indicates a
potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
NOTICE:
Used without the safety
alert symbol indicates potentially
failure to do so can result in property
damage.
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY
WARNINGS
WARNING:
Read all safety
warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND
INSTRUCTIONS.
The term “power tool” in the
warnings refers to your mains-
operated (corded) power tool or
battery-operated (cordless) power
tool.
1) WORK AREA SAFETY
a) Keep work area clean and well
lit.
Cluttered or dark areas invite
accidents.
b) 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.
c) Keep children and bystanders
away while operating a power
tool.
Distractions can cause you to
lose control.
2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY
a) Power tool plugs must match
the outlet. Never modify the plug
in any way. Do not use any adapter
plugs with earthed (grounded)
power tools.
Unmodified plugs
and matching outlets will reduce risk
of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with
earthed or grounded surfaces
such as pipes, radiators, ranges
and refrigerators.
There is an
increased risk of electric shock if
your body is earthed or grounded.
