10. STORE IDLE EQUIPMENT.
Store equipment in a dry area to inhibit rust. Equipment
also should be in a high location or locked up to keep out of reach of children.
11. DON’T FORCE THE TOOL.
It will do the job better and more safely at the rate for
which it was intended.
12. USE THE RIGHT TOOL.
Don’t force a small tool or attachment to do the work of a
larger industrial tool. Don’t use a tool for a purpose for which it was not intended.
13. DRESS PROPERLY.
Don’t wear loose clothing or jewelry; they can be caught in
moving parts. Protective, non-electrically conductive gloves and non-skid footwear
are recommended when working. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair
and keep it from harm.
14. USE EYE PROTECTION.
Use a full-face mask if the work you’re doing produces
metal filings, dust or wood chips. Goggles are acceptable in other situations. Wear a
clean dust mask if the work involves creating a lot of fine or coarse dust.
15. SECURE WORK.
Use clamps or a vise to hold the work. It’s safer than using your
hands and it frees both hands to operate the tool.
16. DON’T OVERREACH.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Do not reach
over or across running tools.
17. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE.
Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Keep
handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
18. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING.
Be sure the switch is in the OFF position
before plugging in.
19. ALWAYS CHECK AND MAKE SURE TO REMOVE ANY ADJUSTING KEYS OR WRENCHES
before turning the tool on. Left attached, these parts can fly off a rotating part and
result in personal injury.
20. DO NOT USE THE TOOL IF IT CANNOT BE SWITCHED ON OR OFF.
Have your tool
repaired before using it.
21. DISCONNNECT THE PLUG FROM POWER BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS.
Changing attachments or accessories can be dangerous if the tool could acciden
tally start.
22. STAY ALERT.
Watch what you are doing & use common sense. Don’t operate any
tool when you are tired or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or any medication
that causes drowsiness.
23. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS.
Before using this tool, any 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, mountings, and other conditions that may affect its operation.
Inspect screws and tighten any ones that are loose. Any part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service centre unless otherwise
indicated elsewhere in the instruction manual.
Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service centre.. Don’t use the tool
if switch does not turn it on and off properly.
24. REPLACEMENT PARTS.
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
25. SERVICE AND REPAIRS
should be made by qualified repair technicians at an
authorized repair centre. Improperly repaired tools could cause serious shock
or injury
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