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Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications
provided with this power tool.
Failure to follow all instructions listed
below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power
tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
Safety Symbols
The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word. Please read the
manual and pay attention to these symbols.
!
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to
potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages
that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
▶ Work area safety
K e e p w o r k a r e a c l e a n a n d w e l l l i t .
Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases 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.
▶ Electrical safety
Power tool plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify the plug in any way. Do not
u s e a n y a d a p t e r p l u g s w i t h e a r t h e d
(grounded) power tools.
Unmodified plugs
and matching outlets will reduce risk of
electric shock.
A v o i d b o d y c o n t a c t w i t h e a r t h e d o r
g r o u n d e d s u r f a c e s , s u c h a s p i p e s ,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators.
There
is an increased risk of electric shock if your
body is earthed or grounded.
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions.
Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord
for carrying, pulling or unplugging the
power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil,
sharp edges or moving parts.
Damaged or
entangled cords increase the risk of electric
shock.
When operating a power tool outdoors,
use an extension cord suitable for outdoor
use.
Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use
reduces the risk of electric shock.
I f o p e r a t i n g a p o w e r t o o l i n a d a m p
location is unavoidable, use a Ground
Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protected
supply.
Use of an GFCI reduces the risk of
electric shock.
▶ Personal safety
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
u s e c o m m o n s e n s e w h e n o p e r a t i n g a
power tool. Do not use a power tool while
you are tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol or medication.
A moment of
inattention while operating power tools may
result in serious personal injury.
U s e p e r s o n a l p r o t e c t i v e e q u i p m e n t .
Always wear eye protection.
Protective
equipment such as dust mask, non-skid
s a f e t y s h o e s , h a r d h a t , o r h e a r i n g
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