Form C-1606
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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING:
Read all safety warnings and all
INSTRUCTIONS:
Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions 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
battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
1) Work area safety
a.
Keep the work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered or
dark areas invite accidents.
b.
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.
c.
Keep children and bystanders away while
operating
a power tool. Distractions can cause you
to lose control.
3) Personal safety
a.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating 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.
b.
Use personal protective equipment. Always wear
eye protection.
Protective equipment such as dust
masks, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce
personal injuries.
c.
Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch
is in the off position before connecting to a power
source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying
the tool.
Carrying power tools with your finger on the
switch or energizing power tools that have the switch
on invites accidents.
d. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
turning the power tool on.
A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result
in personal injury.
e.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
This enables better control of
the power tool in unexpected situations.
f.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry.
Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away
from moving parts Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair
can be caught in moving parts.
g.
If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these
are connected and properly used.
The use of dust
collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
2) Electrical Safety
a.
Power tool plugs must match the outlet
.
Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce
the risk of electric shock.
b.
Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and
refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric
shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
c.
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase
the risk of electric shock.
d. 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.
e.
When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use.
The use
of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of
electric shock.
f.
If operating a power tool in a damp location is
unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD)
protected supply.
The use of an RCD reduces the
risk of electric shock.
