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General safety instructions
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
1 Keep your work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered benches and dark areas
invite accidents.
2 Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power
tools create sparks which may ignite the
dust or fumes.
3 Keep bystanders, children, and visitors
away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
1 Double insulated tools
are equipped with a
polarized 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 eliminates the need
for the three wire grounded power cord
and grounded power supply system.
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 Don’t expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions.
Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
4 Handle the cord carefully. 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 electric shock.
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.
PERSONAL SAFETY
1 Stay alert, watch what you are doing
and use common sense when operating
a power tool.
Do not use tools when tired
or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
medication. A moment of inattention while
operating power tools may result in serious
personal injury.
2 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.
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 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.
5 Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times.
Proper footing
and balance enables better control of the
tool in unexpected situations.
6 Use safety equipment. Always wear eye
protection.
Dust mask, non-skid safety
shoes, hard hat or hearing protection must
be used for appropriate conditions.
TOOL USE AND CARE
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.
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 in which
it is designed.
3 Do not use tool if switch does not turn
it on or off.
Any tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous
and must be repaired.
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
4 Disconnect the plug from the power
source before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing the tool.
Such preventive safety measures reduce
the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
5 Store idle tools out of reach of children
and other untrained persons.
Tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
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.
7 Check for misalignment or binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, and any
other condition that may affect the tools
operation. If damaged, have the tool
serviced before using
. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained tools.
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Use only accessories that are
recommended by the manufacturer
for your model.
Accessories that may
be suitable for one tool, may become
hazardous when used on another tool.
SERVICE
1 Tools service must be performed only
by qualified repair personnel.
Service
or maintenance performed by unqualified
personnel could result in a risk of injury.
2 When servicing a tool, use only identical
replacement parts. Follow instructions in
the Maintenance section of this manual.
Use of unauthorized parts or failure to
follow Maintenance Instructions may create
a risk of electric shock or injury.
Additional safety rules for jigsaws
• Hold the tool by the insulated gripping
surfaces when performing an operation
where the cutting tool may contact hidden
wiring or its own cord. Contact with a “live”
wire will make exposed metal parts of the
tool “live” and cause an electric shock to the
operator.
• Check that the trigger lock is “off” before
plugging the tool in. Accidental starting
could cause injury.
• Be aware of the function of the lock-on
button. To switch the lock-on switch off,
first pull the trigger and then immediately
release it.
• Secure material before cutting. Never hold a
work piece in your hand or across your legs.
Small or thin material may flex or vibrate
with the blade, causing loss of control.
• Never touch the saw blade after use. It may
be hot after prolonged use.
• Always wear safety goggles or eye
protection when using this tool. Use a
dust mask or respirator or connect the tool
with an external dust vacuum if the cutting
generates dust.
• Keep hands away from cutting area. Do not
reach under the material being cut.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR JIGSAWS
