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1.
Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces
when performing an operation
where the cutting tools 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.
2.
Keep handles dry, clean, free from oil and grease.
It is recommended to
use rubber gloves. This will enable better control
3.
DO NOT TOUCH ANY METAL PARTS OF THE TOOL when drilling or
driving into walls, floors or wherever live electrical wires may be
encountered.
Hold the tool only by insulated grasping surfaces to prevent
electric shock if you drill or drive into a live wire.
4.
Wear eye and hearing protection. Always use safety glasses.
Everyday
eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. USE CERTIFIED SAFETY
EQUIPMENT. Eye protection equipment should comply with ANSI Z87.1
standards. Hearing equipment should comply with ANSI S3.19 standards.
5.
Use of this tool can generate and disburse dust or
other airborne particles, including wood dust, crystalline silica dust
and asbestos dust.
Direct particles away from face and body. Always
operate tool in well ventilated area and provide for proper dust removal.
Use dust collection system wherever possible. Exposure to the dust may
cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury, including silicosis
(a serious lung disease), cancer, and death. Avoid breathing the dust, and
avoid prolonged contact with dust. Allowing dust to get into your mouth
or eyes, or lay on your skin may promote absorption of harmful material.
Always use properly fitting NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection
appropriate for the dust exposure, and wash exposed areas with soap
and water.
ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
continued
SERVICE
• Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel.
Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a
risk of injury.
• When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts.
Follow
instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized
parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of electric
shock or injury.
