GENERAL SAFETY RULES
Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your item works.
SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
WORK AREA SAFETY
1. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
2.Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liq-
uids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
3.Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the
risk of electric shock.
4.Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to
lose control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
1.Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter
plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk
of electric shock.
2.Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrig-
erators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
3.Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep
cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the
risk of electric shock.
4.If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter
(GFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.
PERSONAL SAFETY
1.Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not
use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A mo-
ment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
2.Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as a
dust mask, non-skid safety shoes and hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce
the risk of personal injury.
3.Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair and clothing away from mov-
ing parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
4.Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power
source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on
the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
5.Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left at-
tached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
6.Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the
power tool in unexpected situations.
7.If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these
are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-relatedhazards.
POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
1.Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool
will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
2.Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
3.Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before
making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety
mea- sures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
4.Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the
power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands
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