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your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewelry, or
long hair can be caught in moving parts.
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Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before plugging in.
Carrying tools
with your finger on the switch or plugging in tools may result in personal injury.
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Remove adjusting keys or switches before turning the tool on.
A wrench or a key
that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.
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Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
Proper footing and
balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.
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Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes,
hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions.
1.4 Tool use and Care
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Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workplace to a
stable platform.
Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable 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.
Any tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
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Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing the tool.
Such preventive safety
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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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Maintain tools with care
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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 condition that may affect the tools operation. If damaged, 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 become hazardous when used on
another tool.
1.5 SERVICE
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Tool service must be performed only by qualified personnel.
Service or maintenance
performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury
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When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in
the Maintenance section of this manual.
Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow
Maintenance instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury.