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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
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
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Keep Your Work Area Clean and Well Lit.
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Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents.
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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.
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Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. Distractions
can cause you to lose control.
Electrical Safety
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Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all codes and ordinances. Never remove the grounding prong or modify
the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs. Check with a qualified electrician if
you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. If the tools should
electrically malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low resistance path to carry
electricity away from the user.
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Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. T h e r e i s a n increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
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Don’t expose power tools to wet or rainy condi tions. W ater entering a power
tool will i ncrease the risk of electric shock.
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Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tools or pull the plug by the cord
from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Replace
damaged cords i mmedi ately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock.
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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.
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(Note) When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the
current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage
resulting in loss of power and overheating. The recommended minimum is a 12 gauge
extension cord not exceeding 50 feet.
