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WARNING:
Use of this tool can generate and/or disperse dust, which
may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury.
Always
use NIOSH/ OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust
exposure. Direct particles away from face and body.
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CAUTION:
Wear appropriate hearing protection during use.
Under some
conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.
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Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where
the abrasive belt 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.
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Always hold tool firmly.
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Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the work piece to a
stable platform.
Holding the work by hand or against your body leaves it unstable
and may lead to loss of control.
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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 lie on the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
SAFETY GUIDELINES — DEFINITIONS
It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information
it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING
PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this
information:
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DANGER:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
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WARNING:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
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CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION:
Used without the safety alert symbol (
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) indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
The label on your tool may include the following symbols.
V ...................Volt
A ............. amperes
Hz ..................Hertz
W ............ watts
min ................minutes
.......... alternating current
...............direct current
no............ no load speed
.................Class II Construction
........... earthing terminal
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..................safety alert symbol
rpm ......... revolutions or
.........................
reciprocations per minute