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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to
follow all instructions listed below, may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WORK AREA
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Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
benches and dark areas invite accidents.
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Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-
spheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases, or dust.
Power tools may create
sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
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Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away
while operating a power tool.
Distractions can
cause you to lose control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
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Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to
carry the charger. Keep cord away from heat, oil,
sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged
cords immediately.
Damaged cords may create a
fire.
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A battery operated tool with integral batteries or
a separate battery pack must be recharged only
with the specified charger for the battery.
A
charger that may be suitable for one type of battery
may create a risk of fire when used with another
battery. Use battery only with charger listed.
MODEL BATTERY CHARGER
SS180 1322401, 1323303 1423701
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Use battery operated tool only with specifically
designated battery pack.
Use of any other batteries
may create a risk of fire. Use only with battery pack
listed.
PERSONAL SAFETY
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Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use
common sense when operating a power tool. Do
not use tool while tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol, or medication.
A moment of inat-
tention while operating power tools may result in
serious personal injury.
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Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, cloth-
ing, and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose
clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in mov-
ing parts.
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Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is in
the locked or off position before inserting bat-
tery pack.
Carrying tools with your finger on the
switch or inserting the battery pack into a tool with
the switch on invites accidents.
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Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turn-
ing the tool on.
A wrench or a key that is left at-
tached to a rotating part of the tool may result in
personal injury.
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Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and bal-
ance at all times.
Proper footing and balance en-
ables better control of the tool in unexpected situa-
tions. Do not use on a ladder or unstable support.
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Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protec-
tion.
Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
hearing protection must be used for appropriate con-
ditions.
TOOL USE AND CARE
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Use clamps or other practical way to secure and
support the workpiece to a stable platform.
Hold-
ing the work by hand or against your body is un-
stable and may lead to loss of control.
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Do not force 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.
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Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or
off.
A tool that cannot be controlled with the switch
is dangerous and must be repaired.
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Disconnect battery pack from tool or place the
switch in the locked or off position before mak-
ing any adjustments, changing accessories, or
storing the tool.
Such preventive safety measures
reduce risk of starting the tool accidentally.
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Store idle tools out of reach of children and other
untrained persons.
Tools are dangerous in the
hands of untrained users.
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When battery pack is not in use, keep it away
from other metal objects like: paper clips, coins,
keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects
that can make a connection from one terminal
to another.
Shorting the battery terminals together
may cause sparks, burns, or a fire.
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Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp
and clean.
Properly maintained tools with sharp
cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier
to control.
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Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, and any other condi-
tion that may affect the tool's operation.
If dam-
aged, have the tool serviced before using. Many
accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
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Use only accessories that are recommended by
the manufacturer for your model.
Accessories that
may be suitable for one tool, may create a risk of
injury when used on another tool.