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an increased risk of electric shock if
your body is grounded.
Do not expose tools to rain or wet
c.
conditions.
Water entering a tool
will increase the risk of electric shock.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use
d.
the cord for carrying, pulling or
unplugging the tool. Keep cord
away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
moving parts. Damaged or entan-
gled cords increase the risk of electric
shock.
If operating a tool in a damp loca-
e.
tion is unavoidable, use a Ground
Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
protected supply.
Use of a GFCI
reduces th
e risk of electric shock.
Personal safety
3.
Stay alert, watch what you are do-
a.
ing and use common sense when
operating a tool. Do not use a
tool while you are tired or under
the influence of drugs, alcohol or
medication.
A moment of inattention
while operating tools may result in
serious personal injury.
use personal protective equip-
b.
ment. Always wear eye protection.
Safety
equipment such as fresh air
mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard
hat, or hearing protection used for
appropriate conditions will reduce
personal injuries.
Do not overreach. Keep proper
c.
footing and balance at all times.
This enables better control of the tool
in unexpected situations.
Only use safety equipment that
d.
has been approved by an appropri-
ate standards agency.
Unapproved
safety equipment may not
provide
adequate protection. Eye protection
must be ANSI-approved and breath-
ing protection must be NIOSH-ap-
proved for the specific hazards in the
work area.
Tool use and care
4.
Do not force the tool. use the
a.
correct tool for your application.
The correct tool will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
Disconnect the plug from the pow-
b.
er source and allow to cool before
making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing this tool.
Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of damage or injury.
Store idle tools out of the reach of
c.
children and do not allow persons
unfamiliar with this tool or these
instructions to operate the tool.
Tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
Maintain tools. Check for mis-
d.
alignment or breakage of parts and
any other condition that may affect
the tool’s operation.
If damaged,
have the tool repaired before use.
Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained tools.
Service
5.
Have your tool serviced by a quali-
a.
fied repair person using only iden
-
tical replacement parts. This will
ensure that the safety of the tool is
maintained.
Safety Warnings
Maintain labels and nameplates on
1.
the tool. These carry important safety
information. If unreadable or miss-