SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety
symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding.
The symbol warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions and
warnings they give are no substitutes for propper accident prevention measures.
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:
Indicates DANGER, WARNING, OR CAUTION.
May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs
Be sure to read and understand all safety insructions in this
manual, including all safety alert symbols such as “DANGER”, “WARNING” and
“CAUTION”, before using this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed
below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
SYMBOL MEANING
Failure to obey this safety warning CAN result in death or
serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
WARNING:
Failure to obey this safety warning MAY result in personal
injury to yourself or others or property damage. Always follow the safety
precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
CAUTION:
Failure to obey this warning WILL result in death or serious
injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the
risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
DANGER:
WARNING:
WORK AREA SAFETY
1. Keep your work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered workbenches and dark areas invite
accidents.
2. 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.
3. Keep bystanders, children and visitors
away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
4. Make your workshop childproof with padlocks
and master switches. Lock tools away when not
in use.
5. Make sure the work area has ample lighting
so you can see the work and that there are no
obstructions that will interfere with safe
operation before using your power tool.
PERSONAL SAFETY
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Know your power tool. Read the operator’s
manual carefully. Learn the power tools
applications and limitations, as well as the
specific potential hazards related to this tool.
2. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
use common sense when operating a power
tool.
3. Do not use tool while tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A
moment of inattention while operating power
tools may result in serious personal injury.
4. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewelry. Pull back long hair. Keep your hair,
clothing, and gloves away from moving parts.
Air vents often cover moving parts and should
also be avoided. Loose clothing, jewelry or
long hair can be caught in moving parts.
5. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is
in “OFF” position before plugging in. Do not
carry tools with your finger on the switch.
Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or
plugging in tools that have the switch in the
“ON” position invites accidents.
6. Remove adjusting keys or wrenches
before turning the tool “ON”. A wrench that is
left attached to a rotating part of the tool may
result in personal injury.
7. Do no overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times. Proper footing and
balance enables better control of the tool in
unexpected situations.
8. Always secure your work. Use clamps or a
vise to hold work when practical. It is safer
than using your hand and frees both hands to
operate tool.
9. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes,
hard hat or hearing protection must be used
for appropriate conditions.
10. Do not use on a ladder or unstable
support. Stable footing on a solid surface
enables better control of the tool in
unexpected situations.
TOOL USE AND CARE SAFETY
1. Always use clamps or other practical ways
to secure and support the work piece to a
stable platform. Holding the work by hand or
against your body is unstable and may lead to
loss of control.
2. Do not force the tool. Use the correct tool
and blade for your application. The correct tool
and blade will do the job better and safer at
the rate for which it is designed.
3. Do not use the tool if switch does not turn
it “ON” or “OFF”. Any tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and
must be repaired.
4. 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.
5. Never leave the tool running. Always turn it
off. Do not leave the tool until it comes to a
complete stop.
6. Store idle tools out of the reach of children
and other untrained persons. Tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
7. 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.
8. Check for misalignment or binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, and any
other condition that may affect the tool’s
operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced
WARNING:
BE SURE to read
and understand all instruction before
operating this power tool. Failure to follow
all instructions listed below may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious
personal injury.
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This product can expose you to chemicals including lead
which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm.Wash hands after handling. For more
information go
to www.P65Warnings.ca.
gov/products.
WARNING:
