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General Safety Information
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!
Work Area Safety
• Keep your work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered benches and dark areas invite
accidents.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Tools create
sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away
while operating a tool. Distractions can cause
you to lose control.
Electrical Safety
• Grounded tools must be plugged into an
outlet, properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all codes and ordinances.
Never remove the grounding prong or modify
the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter
plugs. Check with a qualified electrician if you
are in doubt as to whether the outlet is
properly grounded. If the tool should
electrically malfunction or break down,
grounding provides a low resistance path to
carry electricity away from the user.
• Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces
such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of
electrical shock if your body is grounded.
• Do not expose electrical tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a tool will increase
the risk of electrical shock.
• Do not abuse 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
immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk
of electrical shock.
•
When operating a tool outside, use an
outdoor extension
cord marked “W-A” or “W”.
These cords are rated for outdoor use and
reduce the risk of electrical shock.
•
Use only three-wire extension cords which
have three-prong grounding plugs and
three-pole receptacles
which accept the tool’s
plug. Use of other extension cords will not
ground the tool and increase the risk of
electrical shock.
•
Use proper extension cords. Insufficient
conductor size will cause excessive voltage
drop, loss of power.
•
Before using, test the Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI) provided with the power
cord to insure it is operating correctly. GFCI
reduces the risk of electrical shock.
•
Extension cords are not recommended
unless they are plugged into a Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) found in circuit
boxes or outlet receptacles. The GFCI on the
machine power cord will not prevent electrical
shock from the extension cords.
•
Keep all electric connections dry and off the
ground. Do not touch plugs or tool with wet
hands. Reduces the risk of electrical shock.
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 medications. 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 clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
•
Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is
OFF before plugging in. Carrying tools with
your finger on the switch or plugging tools in
that have the switch ON
invites accidents.
Remove adjusting keys or switches before
