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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
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PERSONAL SAFETY
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when
operating a power tool.
Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power
tools may result in serious personal injury,
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
Contain long hair.
Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothing,
jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts. Air vents often cover
moving parts and should also be avoided.
• Avoid accidental starting.
Be sure switch is off before plugging in. Carrying
tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on
invites accidents.
• Remove adjusting keys or switches before turning the tool on.
A wrench
or key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal
injury.
• Do not overreach.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper
footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.
• Use safety equipment.
Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, non-skid
safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate
conditions.
TOOL USE AND CARE
• Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece
to a stable platform.
Holding the work by hand or against your body is
unstable and may lead to loss of control.
• Do not force tool.
Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool
will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
• Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off.
Any tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
• Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool.
Such preventative
safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
• Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons.
Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
• Maintain tools with care.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained tools, with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are
easier to control.
• Check for misalignment or binding of 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.
