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General safety precautions
WARNING! When using electric
tools, basic safety precautions should always
be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock and personal injury, including the
following.
Read all these instructions before operating
this product and save these instructions.
For safe operations:
1. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas and
benches invite injuries.
2. Consider work area environment. Do not
expose power tools to rain. Do not use power
tools in damp or wet locations. Keep work area
well lit. Do not use power tools where there is
risk to cause fire or explosion.
3. Guard against electric shock. Avoid body
contact with earthed or grounded surfaces.
(e.g. pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerators).
4. Keep children and infirm persons away. Do
not let visitors touch the tool or extension cord.
All visitors should be kept away from work
area.
5. Store idle tools. When not in use, tools
should be stored in a dry, high or locked up
place, out of reach of children and infirm
persons.
6. Do not force the tool. It will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was intended.
7. Use the right tool. Do not force small
tools or attachments to do the job of a heavy
duty tool. Do not use tools for purposes not
intended.
8. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewelry; they can be caught in moving parts.
Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear are
recommended when working outdoors. Wear
protecting hair covering to contain long hair.
9. Use eye protection. Also use face or dust
mask if the cutting operation is dusty.
10. Connect dust extraction equipment. If
devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities ensure these
are connected and properly used.
11. Do not abuse the cord. Never carry the tool
by the cord or yank it to disconnect it from the
receptacle. Keep the cord away from heat, oil
and sharp edges.
12. Secure work. Use clamps or a vise to hold
the work. It is safer than using your hand and it
frees both hands to operate tool.
13. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
14. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting
tools sharp and clean for better and safer per-
formance. Follow instructions for lubrication
and changing accessories. Inspect tool cords
periodically and if damaged, have it repaired
by authorized service center. Inspect extension
cords periodically and replace, if damaged.
Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and
grease.
15. Disconnect tools. When not in use, before
servicing, and when changing accessories such
as blades, bits and cutters.
16. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches.
Form the habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool
before turning it on.
17. Avoid unintentional starting. Do not carry
a plugged in tool with a finger on the switch.
Ensure switch is off when plugging in.
18. Use outdoor extension leads. When tool
is used outdoors, use only extension cords
intended for outdoor use.
19. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use
common sense. Do not operate tool when you
are tired.
20. Check damaged parts. Before further use
of the tool, a guard or other part that is dam-
aged should be carefully checked to determine
that it will operate properly and perform its
intended function. Check for alignment of
moving parts, free running of moving parts,
