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Some dust created by power
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling,
and other construction activities
contains chemicals known to
cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints,
• Crystalline silica from bricks
and cement and other masonry
products, and
• Arsenic and chromium from
chemically treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures
varies, depending on how
often you do this type of work.
To reduce your exposure to
these chemicals: work in a well
ventilated area, and work with
approved safety equipment, such
as those dust masks that are
specially designed to filter out
microscopic particles.
For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
General power tool safety
warnings
WARNING Read all safety
warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious
injury.
Save all warnings and
instructions for future
reference.
The term "power tool"
in the warnings refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power
tool orbattery-operated (cordless)
power tool.
1) Work area safety
a)
Keep work area clean and
well lit.
Cluttered or dark areas
invite accidents.
b)
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.
c)
Keep children and
bystanders away while
operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you
to lose control. tanders away
while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to
lose control.
2) Electrical safety
a)
Power tool plugs must match
the outlet. Never modify
the plug in any way. Do not
use any adapter plugs with
earthed (grounded) power
tools.
Unmodified plugs and
matching outlets will reduce risk
of electric shock.
b)
Avoid body contact with