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10.6 Safety
instructions
Warning: When using electric tools, basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the
following. Read all these instructions before attempting to operate this product and
safe these instructions.
For safe operation:
1. Keep working area clean.
Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.
2. Consider working area environment.
Don't expose electric tools to rain. Don't use electric tools in damp or wet locations. Keep
working areas well lit. Do not use tool in presence of flammable liquids or gases.
3. Guard against electric shock.
Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces. For example: pipes, radiators, ranges, re-
frigerator enclosures.
4. Keep children and visitors away.
Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord. Al1 visitors should be kept away from
work area.
5. Store idle tools.
When not in use, tools should be stored in dry, and high or locked place - out of reach of
children.
6. Don't force tool.
It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was intended.
7. Use right tool.
Don't force small tool or attachment to do the job of a heavy-duty tool. Don't use tool for
purpose not intended - for example - don't use circular saw for cutting tree limbs or logs.
8. Dress properly.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. They can be caught in moving parts. Rubber
gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Wear protec-
tive hair covering to contain long hair.
9. Use safety glasses.
Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty.
10. Don't abuse cable.
Never carry tool by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat,
oil, and sharp edges.
11. Secure work.
Use clamps or a vice to hold work. It's safer than using your hand and it frees both hands
to operate tool.
12. Don't overreach.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
13. Maintain tools with care.
Keep tools sharp ~ clean for better and safer performance. Follow instructions for lubri-
cating and -changing accessories. Inspect tool cords periodically and if damaged, have
repaired by authorized service facility. Inspect extension cords periodically and replace
if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
14. Disconnect tools.
When not in use, before servicing, and when changing accessories, such as blades, bits,
cutters.
15. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches.
Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool
before turning it on.
16. Avoid unintentional starting.
Don't carry plugged-in tool with finger on switch. Be sure switch is off when plugging in.
17. Outdoor use extension cords.
When tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords intended for use outdoors and so
marked.
18. Stay alert.
Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired.