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General Instructions For All Power Tools
• Inspect tool cords and extension cords periodically and, if damaged, have
repaired by a qualified service technician . Stay constantly aware of cord
location and keep it away from the rotating wheel .
• Never use in an explosive atmosphere . Normal sparking of the motor could
ignite fumes .
• Use only outdoor extension cords with approved ground connection that are
intended for use outdoors and so marked .
• Avoid awkward operations and hand positions where a sudden slip could cause
your hand to move into the drill . ALWAYS make sure you have good balance .
• Allow the motor to come up to full speed before starting a cut to avoid binding or
stalling
• Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on and off . Have defective switches
replaced by an authorized service center .
• Replacement parts . All repairs, whether electrical or mechanical, should be
made by a qualified service technician at an authorized service center .
• Keep hands away from working area . Do not hand hold pieces so small that
your fingers go under the tool . Do not reach underneath work or in tool path
with your hands and fingers for any reason .
• Before using the tool, be sure all adjustments are secure .
WARNING:
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known
to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm . Some
examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this
type of work . To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, work in a well
ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those
dust mask that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles .
