General Power Tool Safety Warnings
WARNING
Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications pro-
vided with this power tool.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or
battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
WORK AREA SAFETY
1.
Keep your work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered or dark areas promote 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 children and bystanders away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose
control.
4.
The included auto-feed screwdriver attachment was designed to work with one make and several
models of power screwdrivers.
Refer to the screwdriver manufacturer’s operator’s manual for related
safety and operating instructions.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
5.
Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter
plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of
electric shock.
6.
Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigera-
tors.
There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
7.
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of
electric shock.
8.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep
cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk
of electric shock.
9.
When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. If operating
a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a RESIDUAL CURRENT DEVICE (RCD) protected
supply.
Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
10.
Hold power tool using its insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the fastener
may come into contact with hidden wiring.
Fasteners that come into contact with a “live” wire may make
exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
11.
If operating a power tool in damp location is unavoidable, use a Residual Current Devise (RCD)
protected supply.
Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.
NOTE: the term “Residual Current Devise (RCD)” may be replaced by the term “Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI)” or “Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker (ELCB)”.
PERSONAL SAFETY
12.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use
a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
A moment of
inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
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