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G ENERAL SAF ETY RU LES
• Maintain tool w ith care. K eep f an area clean f or best and saf est perf ormance. F ollow
instructions f or proper maintenance.
• K eep all parts of your body aw ay f rom any moving parts and all hot surf aces of the unit.
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Chec the or area before each use. Remove all objects such as roc s, bro en glass, nails,
w ire, or string w hich can be throw n or become entangled in the machine.
• This appliance is provided w ith double insulation. U se only identical replacement parts. See
instructions f or Servicing of Double-Insulated Appliances.
• U se only identical manuf acturer’ s replacement parts and accessories. U se of any other parts
may create a hazard or cause product damage.
• Remove the battery pack bef ore connecting tool.
FOR BATTERY-OPERATED POWER TOOLS:
• Do not charge battery in rain, or in w et locations.
• Do not use battery-operated appliance in rain.
• Remove or disconnect battery bef ore servicing, cleaning, or removing material f rom the appliance.
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Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The cell may explode. Chec ith local codes for
possible special disposal instructions.
• Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage
to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if sw allow ed.
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Use appliances only ith specifically designated battery pac s. Use of any other battery
pac s may create a ris of injury and fire.
• Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the battery w ith conducting materials
such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns.
• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the sw itch is in the of f -position bef ore connecting to
battery pac , pic ing up or carrying the appliance. Carrying the po er tool ith your finger on
the sw itch or energizing pow er tool that have the sw itch on invites accidents.
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Disconnect the battery pac from the po er tool before ma ing any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing the pow er tool. Such preventive saf ety measures reduce the risk of
starting the pow er tool accidentally.
• Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet; theref ore, they are alw ays in
operating condition. Be aw are of possible hazards w hen not using your battery tool or w hen
changing accessories. ollo ing this rule ill reduce the ris of electric shoc , fire, or serious
personal injury.
• Batteries can explode in the presence of a source of ignition, such as a pilot light. To reduce the
ris of serious personal injury, never use any cordless product in the presence of open flame.
An exploded battery can propel debris and chemicals. If exposed, flush ith ater immediately.
• Do not crush, drop or damage battery pack. Do not use a battery pack or charger that has
been dropped or received a sharp blo . A damaged battery is subject to explosion. Properly
dispose of a dropped or damaged battery immediately.
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Do not attempt to clear clogs from tool ithout first removing the battery.
• Do not handle the charger, including the charger plug and terminals, w ith w et hands.
• U se only the charger supplied by the manuf acturer to recharge the battery.
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Recharge only ith the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for
one type of battery pac may create a ris of fire hen used ith another battery pac .
• Do not charge the battery outdoors.
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Do not incinerate the appliance even if it is severely damaged. The batteries can explode in a fire.
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hen battery pac is not in use, eep it a ay from other metal objects, li e paper clips,
coins, eys, nails, scre s or other small metal objects, that can ma e a connection from one
terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
Not
Batteries can explode in the presence of a source of ignition, such as a pilot light. To reduce the
Batteries can explode in the presence of a source of ignition, such as a pilot light. To reduce the
ris of serious personal injury, never use any cordless product in the presence of open flame.
ris of serious personal injury, never use any cordless product in the presence of open flame.
An exploded battery can propel debris and chemicals. If exposed, flush ith ater immediately.
An exploded battery can propel debris and chemicals. If exposed, flush ith ater immediately.
Do not crush, drop or damage battery pack. Do not use a battery pack or charger that has
Do not crush, drop or damage battery pack. Do not use a battery pack or charger that has
been dropped or received a sharp blo . A damaged battery is subject to explosion. Properly
been dropped or received a sharp blo . A damaged battery is subject to explosion. Properly
dispose of a dropped or damaged battery immediately.
dispose of a dropped or damaged battery immediately.
Do not attempt to clear clogs from tool ithout first removing the battery.
Do not attempt to clear clogs from tool ithout first removing the battery.
Do not handle the charger, including the charger plug and terminals, w ith w et hands.
Do not handle the charger, including the charger plug and terminals, w ith w et hands.
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accessories, or storing the pow er tool. Such preventive saf ety measures reduce the risk of
accessories, or storing the pow er tool. Such preventive saf ety measures reduce the risk of
starting the pow er tool accidentally.
starting the pow er tool accidentally.
Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet; theref ore, they are alw ays in
Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet; theref ore, they are alw ays in
operating condition. Be aw are of possible hazards w hen not using your battery tool or w hen
operating condition. Be aw are of possible hazards w hen not using your battery tool or w hen
changing accessories. ollo ing this rule ill reduce the ris of electric shoc , fire, or serious
changing accessories. ollo ing this rule ill reduce the ris of electric shoc , fire, or serious
for
Batteries can explode in the presence of a source of ignition, such as a pilot light. To reduce the
Batteries can explode in the presence of a source of ignition, such as a pilot light. To reduce the
ris of serious personal injury, never use any cordless product in the presence of open flame.
ris of serious personal injury, never use any cordless product in the presence of open flame.
Reproduction
U se only identical manuf acturer’ s replacement parts and accessories. U se of any other parts
U se only identical manuf acturer’ s replacement parts and accessories. U se of any other parts
Remove or disconnect battery bef ore servicing, cleaning, or removing material f rom the appliance.
Remove or disconnect battery bef ore servicing, cleaning, or removing material f rom the appliance.
Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The cell may explode. Chec ith local codes for
Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The cell may explode. Chec ith local codes for
Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage
Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage
Use appliances only ith specifically designated battery pac s. Use of any other battery
Use appliances only ith specifically designated battery pac s. Use of any other battery
Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the battery w ith conducting materials
Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the battery w ith conducting materials
such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns.
such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns.
Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the sw itch is in the of f -position bef ore connecting to
Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the sw itch is in the of f -position bef ore connecting to
battery pac , pic ing up or carrying the appliance. Carrying the po er tool ith your finger on
battery pac , pic ing up or carrying the appliance. Carrying the po er tool ith your finger on
the sw itch or energizing pow er tool that have the sw itch on invites accidents.
the sw itch or energizing pow er tool that have the sw itch on invites accidents.
Disconnect the battery pac from the po er tool before ma ing any adjustments, changing
Disconnect the battery pac from the po er tool before ma ing any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing the pow er tool. Such preventive saf ety measures reduce the risk of
accessories, or storing the pow er tool. Such preventive saf ety measures reduce the risk of
Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet; theref ore, they are alw ays in
Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet; theref ore, they are alw ays in
