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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 injury.
WARNING! The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction
manual cannot cover all possible conditions or situations that could occur. It must
be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which
cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WORK AREA
• Keep work area clean,
free of clutter and well lit. Cluttered and dark work areas can
cause accidents.
• Do not use your tool where there is a risk of causing a fire or an explosion;
e.g. in
the presence of flammable liquids, gasses, or dust. Power tools create sparks, which may
ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep children and bystanders
away while operating a power tool. Distractions can
cause you to lose control, so visitors should remain at a safe distance from the work area.
• Be aware of all power lines, electrical circuits,
water pipes and other mechanical
hazards in your work area, particularly those hazards below the work surface hidden from
the operator's view that may be unintentionally contacted and may cause personal harm or
property damage.
• Be alert of your surroundings.
Using power tools in confined work areas may put you
dangerously close to cutting tools and rotating parts.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
WARNING!
Always check to ensure the power supply corresponds to the voltage on the
rating plate.
• Do not abuse the cord.
Never carry a portable tool by its power cord, or yank tool or
extension cords from the receptacle. Keep power and extension cords away from heat, oil,
sharp edges or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords may
cause a fire and increase the risk of electric shock.
• Grounded tools
must be plugged into an outlet properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all codes and ordinances. Never remove the grounding prong or modify
the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs. Check with a qualified electrician if you
are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded.
• Double insulated tools
are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still doesn't fit, contact a qualified electrician to install a
polarized outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
• Avoid body contact
with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and
efrigerators. There is an increase risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
• When operating a power tool outside,
use an outdoor extension cord marked “W-A” or
“W.” These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock.
