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SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to assemble or operate
this product. If you have any questions regarding the product, please call customer service at
1-888-3KOBALT, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., EST, Monday - Friday.
Know the Tool
To operate this tool, carefully read this manual and all labels affixed to the tool before using it.
Keep this manual available for future reference.
Important
This tool should be serviced only by a qualified service technician.
Read All Instructions Thoroughly
Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and their meaning.
Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and more safely.
SYMBOL
DEFINITION
SYMBOL DEFINITION
A danger, warning, or caution.
It means ‘Attention! Your
safety is involved.’
To reduce the risk of injury, user
must read instruction manual.
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING
• Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with
this tool.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/
or serious injury.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
• Do not expose to rain or wet conditions.
• Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
• Keep children and bystanders away while operating with a power tool.
Distractions can
cause you to lose control.
• 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.
• 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.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
This enables better
control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
