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 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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Use personal protective equipment. Always
wear eye protection.
Protective equipment such as
a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing
protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce
personal injuries.
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Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
switch is in the off-position before connecting
to power source, picking up or carrying the
tool.
Carrying power tools with your finger on the
switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on
invites accidents.
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Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
turning the power tool on.
A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result
in personal injury.
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Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
This enables better control of the power tool in
unexpected situations.
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Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Keep your hair and clothing away
from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in
moving parts.
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If devices are provided for the connection of
dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure
these are connected and properly used.
Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
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Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use
of tools allow you to become complacent and
ignore tool safety principles.
A careless action can cause severe injury within a
fraction of a second.
POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
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Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
power tool for your application.
The correct power
tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it
was designed.
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Do not use the power tool if the switch does
not turn it on and off.
Any power 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, if
detachable, from the power tool before making
any adjustments, changing accessories, or
storing power tools.
Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
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Store idle power tools out of the reach of
children and do not allow persons unfamiliar
with the power tool or these instructions to
operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
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