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moving parts, breakage of parts, and
any other condition that may affect
the tools operation. If damaged, have
the tool serviced before using. Many
accidents are caused by poorly
maintained tools.
• Use only accessories that are
recommended by the manufacturer
for your model. Accessories that may
be suitable for one tool, may become
hazardous when used on another tool.
Service
• Tool service must be performed only
by qualified repair personnel. Service
or maintenance performed by unqualified
personnel could result in a risk of injury.
• When servicing a tool, use only
identical replacement parts. Follow
instructions in the Maintenance
section of this manual. Use of
unauthorized parts or failure to follow
Maintenance Instructions may create a
risk of electric shock or injury.
Specific Safety Rules
• Hold tool by insulated gripping
surfaces when performing an
operation where the cutting tool may
contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
Contact with a "live" wire will make
exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and
shock the operator.
•
The label on your tool may include the
following symbols.
V..............volts
A..............amperes
Hz............hertz
W ............watts
min ..........minutes
............alternating current
........direct current
no ............no load speed
............Class II Construction
…/min......revolutions or reciprocation
................
per minute
............earthing terminal
............safety alert symbol
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, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-
treated lumber (CCA).
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 masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic particles.
•
Avoid prolonged contact with dust
from power sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling, and other construction
activities. Wear protective clothing
and wash exposed areas with soap
and water.
Allowing dust to get into your
mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may
promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
CAUTION: Wear appropriate hearing
protection during use. Under some
conditions and duration of use, noise
from this product may contribute to
hearing loss.
CAUTION: Do not touch the bit or
collet nut during or immediately after
cutting material. The bit and collet nut
may be hot enough to burn bare skin.
WARNING:
After changing bits or
making any adjustments, make sure the
collet nut is securely tightened to avoid
injury.
WARNING:
Do not press spindle lock
while motor is running. The operator may
lose control and drop the tool. Personal
injury or serious tool damage may result.
WARNING: Shut off all live electric
circuits to any areas where cut outs will be
made, to avoid fire or serious personal
injury.
•
Always wear eye protection.
Dust mask
or hearing protection must be used for
appropriate conditions. Using personal
safety devices is recommended.
WORK
SAFE.
•
Always operate the tool with the
depth guide in place.
The guide keeps
the bit from plunging too deeply through
the material. A minimum of penetration
should be maintained to eliminate the
danger of cutting into electric wiring.
•
Do not lay the tool down until the
motor has come to a complete stop.
The spinning motor may cause the tool
to roll off a table or into a piece of
material damaging the bit.
•
Be sure your cutting bits are sharp
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