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6 – English – Compact M40
Pre-Operation Inspection
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury from
electrical shock or other causes, and to
prevent damage to your equipment, in-
spect all equipment and correct any
problems before each use.
To inspect all equipment, follow these steps:
1. Power off your equipment.
2. Disconnect and inspect all cords, ca-
bles, and connectors for damage or
modification.
3. Clean any dirt, oil, or other contamina-
tion from your equipment to ease in-
spection and to prevent it from slipping
from your grip during transport or use.
4. Inspect your equipment for any broken,
worn, missing, misaligned, or binding
parts, or any other condition which
might prevent safe, normal operation.
5. Refer to the instructions for all other
equipment to inspect and make sure it
is in good, usable condition.
6. Check your work area for the following:
• Adequate lighting.
• The presence of flammable liq-
uids, vapors, or dust that may ig-
nite. If present, do not work in area
until sources have been identified
and corrected. The equipment
is not explosion proof. Electrical
connections can cause sparks.
7. A clear, level, stable, and dry place for
the operator. Do not use the equipment
while standing in water.
8. Examine the job to be done and de-
termine the correct equipment for the
task.
9. Observe the work area and erect bar-
riers as necessary to keep bystanders
away.
See additional product specific safety in-
formation and warnings starting on page
9.