GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
WORK AREA SAFETY
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Cluttered or
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Power tools create sparks
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Distractions can cause
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ELECTRICAL SAFETY
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reduce risk of electric shock.
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There is an increased risk of electric
shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
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Water entering a power tool will increase
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Damaged or entangled cords
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Use
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Use of an GFCI
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PERSONAL SAFETY
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A moment of inattention while operating
power tools may result in serious personal injury.
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Protective equipment such
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hearing protection used for appropriate conditions
will reduce personal injuries.
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Carrying power tools with
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that have the switch on invites accidents.
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A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may
result in personal injury.
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This enables better control
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Loose clothes, jewel-
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Use of
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POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
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The correct
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rate for which it was designed.
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Any power tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must
be repaired.
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Such pre-
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the power tool accidentally.
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Power tools are dangerous in the
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Many accidents
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Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
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Use of the power tool
for operations different from those intended could
result in a hazardous situation.
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This will ensure that the safety of the power
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