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Warnings
For your own safety, read this instruction manual before operating the tool.
Wear Eye Protection
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KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE
and in working order.
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REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form the habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before turning it on.
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KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN.
Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
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DO NOT USE IN A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.
Don’t use power tools in damp or wet
locations, or expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted.
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KEEP CHILDREN AWAY.
All visitors should be kept safe distance from the work area.
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MAKE THE WORKSHOP KID PROOF
with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys.
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DON’T FORCE THE TOOL
. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
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USE THE RIGHT TOOL.
Don’t force a tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.
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USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD.
Make sure you extension cord is in good condition.
When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product
will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in the line voltage resulting in loss of power and
overheating.
For runs up to 25 feet, use a 14 AWG or larger gauge cord. For runs up to 50
feet, use a 12 AWG or larger cord. Runs over 50 feet are not recommended.
If in doubt, use
the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
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WEAR PROPER APPAREL.
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other
jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear protective
hair covering to contain long hair.
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ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES.
Also use face or dust masks if the cutting operation is dusty.
Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.
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SECURE WORK.
Use clamps or a vise to hold the work when its practical. It’s safer than using
your hand and it frees both hands to operate the tool.
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DON’T OVERREACH.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
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MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE.
Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
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DISCONNECT TOOLS
before servicing; when changing accessories, such as blades, bits cutters,
and the like.
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REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING.
Make sure the switch is in the off position
before plugging in the machine.
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USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
Consult the owner’s manual for recommended
accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause a risk of injury.
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NEVER STAND ON A TOOL.
Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is
unintentionally contacted.
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CHECK DAMAGED PARTS.
Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended
function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is
damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.
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DIRECTION OF FEED.
Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of the
blade or cutter only.
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NEVER LEAVE THE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN THE POWER OFF.
Don’t leave the
tool until it comes to a complete stop.
