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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
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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
mo me n t o f i na t te nti on wh i l e o p er ati ng 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. Ca rr yi n g to ol s wi t h
y o ur fi n ge r o n t he 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 in unexpected situations.
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Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes,
hard hat, and hearing protection must be used for appropriate 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. Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss
of control.
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Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the
job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
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Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. Do
not use the tool if switch does not turn it on or off.
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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. Properly maintained tools,
with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
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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.
