3. General safety rules
1. WARNING!
Read and understand all instructions.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal
injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
2. Work Area
2.1
Keep your work area clean and well lit.
Clut-
tered benches and dark areas invite accidents.
2.2
Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of flamma-
ble liquids, gases, or dust.
Power tools create
sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
2.3
Keep bystanders, children and visitors away
while operating a power tool.
Distractions can
cause you to lose control.
3. Electrical Safety
3.1
Double Insulated tools are equipped with a polar-
ized plug (one blade is wider than the other.) This
plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the
plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug.
If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to
install a polarized outlet. Do not change the plug in
any way.
Double Insulation
Z
eliminates the need for
the three wire grounded power cord and grounded power
supply system.
Applicable only to Class II tools.
3.2
Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces
such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric shock if your
body is grounded.
3.3
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet con-
ditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase
the risk of electric shock.
3.4
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to
carry the tools or pull the plug from an outlet.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
moving parts. Replace damaged cords immedi-
ately.
Damaged cords increase the risk of electric
shock.
3.5
When operating a power tool outside, use an
outdoor extension cord marked «W-A» or «W».
These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce
the risk of electric shock.
4. Personal Safety
4.1
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool. Do
not use a tool while tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol, or medication.
A moment of inat-
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tention while operating power tools may result in
serious personal injury.
4.2
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, cloth-
ing, and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose
clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in mov-
ing parts.
4.3
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.
4.4
Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before
turning the tool on.
A wrench or a key that is left
attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in
personal injury.
4.5
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and bal-
ance at all times.
Proper footing and balance
enables better control of the tool in unexpected situ-
ations.
4.6
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye pro-
tection.
Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat
or hearing protection must be used for appropriate
conditions.
5. Tool Use and Care
5.1
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.
5.2
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.
5.3
Do not use tool if the switch does not turn it on
or off.
Any tool that cannot be controlled with the
switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
5.4
Disconnect the plug from the power source be-
fore making any adjustments, changing acces-
sories, or storing the tool.
Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the tool acci-
dentally.
5.5
Store idle tools out of reach of children and
other untrained persons.
Tools are dangerous in
the hands of untrained users.
5.6
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.
5.7
Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any other condition
that may affect the tools operation. If damaged,
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