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i n f l u e n c e
o f
d r u g s ,
a l c o h o l
o r
medication.
A moment of inattention
while operating power tools may result in
serious personal injury.
b. Use personal protective equipment.
Always wear eye protection.
Protective
equipment such as dust mask, non-skid
s a f e t y s h o e s , h a r d h a t , o r h e a r i n g
p r o t e c t i o n
u s e d
f o r
a p p r o p r i a t e
conditions will reduce personal injuries.
c. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
s w i t c h i s i n t h e o f f - p o s i t i o n b e f o r e
c o n n e c t i n g t o p o w e r s o u r c e a n d / o r
battery pack, 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.
d. Remove any adjusting key or wrench
before turning the power tool on.
A
w r e n c h o r a k e y l e f t a t t a c h e d t o a
rotating part of the power tool may result
in personal injury.
e. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times.
This enables
b e t t e r c o n t r o l o f t h e p o w e r t o o l i n
unexpected situations.
f. D r e s s p r o p e r l y . D o n o t w e a r l o o s e
clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away from moving
parts.
Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair
can be caught in moving parts.
h. D o n o t l e t f a m i l i a r i t y g a i n e d f r o m
f r e q u e n t u s e o f t o o l s a l l o w y o u t o
become complacent and ignore tool
safety principles.
A careless action can
cause severe injury within a fraction of a
second.
4. Power tool use and care
a. 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.
b. 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
s w i t c h i s d a n g e r o u s a n d m u s t b e
repaired.
c. Disconnect the plug from the power
source and/or the battery pack from the
p o w e r
t o o l
b e f o r e
m a k i n g
a n y
adjustments, changing accessories, or
storing power tools.
Such preventive
s a f e t y m e a s u r e s r e d u c e t h e r i s k o f
starting the power tool accidentally.
d. 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 in the hands
of untrained users.
e. M a i n t a i n p o w e r t o o l s . C h e c k f o r
m i s a l i g n m e n t o r b i n d i n g o f m o v i n g
parts, breakage of parts and any other
condition that may affect the power
tool’s operation. If damaged, have the
power tool repaired before use.
Many
a c c i d e n t s a r e c a u s e d b y p o o r l y
maintained power tools.
f. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained cutting tools with
sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind
and are easier to control.
g. Use the power tool, accessories and
tool bits etc. in accordance with these
instructions, taking into account the
working conditions and the work to be
performed.
Use of the power tool for
operations different from those intended
could result in a hazardous situation.
h. Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry,
clean and free from oil and grease.
Slippery handles and grasping surfaces
d o n o t a l l o w f o r s a f e h a n d l i n g a n d
c o n t r o l o f t h e t o o l i n u n e x p e c t e d
situations.
5. Service
a. Have your power tool serviced by a
q u a l i f i e d r e p a i r p e r s o n u s i n g o n l y
identical replacement parts.
This will
ensure that the safety of the power tool
is maintained.
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
