SM-S-7 XP Operator’s Manual
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2017 Version 1.10
Personal Safety
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Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool.
Do not use tool while 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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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.
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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.
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Remove adjusting keys or switches 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.
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Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
Proper footing and
balance enables better control of the tool.
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Use safety equipment. Always wear eye and ear protection.
Dust mask, non-skid safety
shoes and hard hat should be used as appropriate for conditions.
Tool Use and Care
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Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform.
H o l d i n g t h e w o r k b y h a n d o r a g a i n s t y o u r b o d y i s u n s t a b l e a n d
m a y l e a d t o l o s s o f c o n t r o l
.
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Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application.
The correct tool will do
the job better and more safely
.
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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
.
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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
.
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Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons.
Tools are dangerous
in the hands of untrained users
.
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Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Prop erly maintain ed
tool s, with sharp cu ttin g edges are l ess likely to b ind and are easi er to
con trol
.
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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.
