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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
:
When using electric tools, machines or equipment, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, and personal injury.
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READ
ALL
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS TOOL
1. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.
Cluttered areas can cause injuries.
2. CONSIDER WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT.
Don’t use power tools in damp,
wet, or poorly lit locations. Don’t expose tools to the rain. Keep the work area
well lit. Don’t use tools in the presence of flammable gases or liquids.
3. KEEP CHILDREN AND BYSTANDERS AWAY.
All children should be kept
away from the work area. Don’t let them handle machines, tools or extension
cords.
Bystanders can be a distraction and can be injured.
4. GROUNDED TOOLS
must be plugged into an outlet that is properly
installed and grounded. Grounding provides a low-resistance path to carry
electricity to the ground away from the operator, should the tool malfunction elec-
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trically. Do not remove the grounding prong from the plug or alter the plug in
any way. If in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded according
to code, check with a qualified electrician.
5. OBSERVE PROPER PRECAUTIONS REGARDING DOUBLE INSULA-
TION.
This tool is double insulated. It is equipped with a polarized plug.
One blade is wider than the other, so it will fit into a polarized outlet only one
way. If you have difficulty inserting the plug, try reversing it. If it still doesn’t
fit , do not alter the plug; have a qualified electrician install a polarized outlet.
6. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK.
Prevent body contact with grounded
surfaces: pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerator enclosures. When your
body is grounded the risk of electric shock increases. When working wher-
ever “live” electrical wires may be encountered, try to ascertain whether
there is a danger of shock. DO NOT TOUCH ANY METAL PARTS
OF THE TOOL while using it. Hold the tool only by the plastic grip to prevent
electric shock if you contact a live wire.
7. DO NOT MISUSE THE CORD.
Never carry your tools by the cord or pull on
the cord to unplug it. Protect the cord from potential sources of damage:
heat, oil & solvents, sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged cords
immediately.
8. WHEN WORKING OUTDOORS, USE AN OUTDOOR-RATED EXTENSION
CORD.
An extension cord rated for outdoor use must be marked “W-A” or
“W”.
9. DO NOT EXPOSE ELECTRICAL POWER TOOLS TO MOISTURE.
Rain or
wet conditions
can cause water to enter the tool and lead to electric shock.
10. ENSURE THE EXTENSION CORD YOU USE IS OF SUFFICIENT GAUGE
FOR ITS LENGTH.
Recommended Minimum Wire Gauge for Extension Cords
Amps from Tool Nameplate 25’ length
50’ length
75’ length
100’ length
150’ length
200’ length
0-5 amps
16 ga.
16 ga.
16 ga.
14 ga.
12 ga.
12 ga.
5.1-8 amps
16 ga.
16 ga.
14 ga.
12 ga.
10 ga.
Do Not Use
8.1-12 amps
14 ga.
14 ga.
12 ga.
10 ga.
Do Not Use
Do Not Use
12.1-15 amps
12 ga.
12 ga.
10 ga.
10 ga.
Do Not Use
Do Not Use
15.1-20 amps
10 ga.
10 ga.
10 ga.
Do Not Use
Do Not Use
Do Not Use
11. STORE IDLE EQUIPMENT.
Store
equipment in a dry area to inhibit rust.
Equipment also should be in a high location or locked up to keep out of
reach of children.
12. DON’T FORCE THE TOOL.
It
will do the job better and more safely at the
rate for which it was intended.
13. USE THE RIGHT TOOL.
Don’t force a small tool or attachment to do the
work of a larger industrial tool. Don’t use a tool for a purpose for which it was
not intended.
14. DRESS PROPERLY.
Don’t wear loose clothing or jewelry; they can be
caught in moving parts. Protective, non-electrically conductive gloves, protective
eyewear and non-skid footwear are recommended. Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair and keep yourself from harm.
