Performance Tool W50031, Owner'S Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

common sense when operating this product. Do 

not use this product while tired or under the influ-

ence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment 

of inattention while operating this product may 

result in serious personal injury. Keep proper foot-

ing and balance at all times. Do not reach over or 

across running machines, hoses, cords, etc.

6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose 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.

7. Inspect before every use; do not use if parts are 

loose or damaged.

8. Do not alter this product in any way.
9. Use the right tool for the job. Do not attempt to 

force a small tool or attachment to do the work 

of a larger industrial tool. Don’t use a tool whose 

performance is not adequate for your work. Do 

not modify this tool and do not use this tool for a 

purpose for which it was not intended.

10. Some dust created by grinding, drilling, saw-

ing, sanding, and other construction activities 

contains chemicals known to the State of 

California 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, depend-

ing on how often you do this type of work. To re-

duce your exposure to these chemicals: work in 

a well ventilated area, and work with approved 

safety equipment, such as dust masks that 

are specially designed to filter out microscopic 

particles.

11.  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.

12. Double insulated tools are equipped with a po-

larized plug (one blade is wider than the other.) 

This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one 

way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, 

reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a 

qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet. 

Do not change the plug in any way. Double 

insulation eliminates the need for the three wire 

grounded power cord and grounded power sup-

ply system.

13. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded 

surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and 

refrigerators. There is an increased risk of elec-

tric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

14. People with electronic devices, such as 

pacemakers, should consult their physician(s) 

before using this product. Operation of electrical 

equipment in close proximity to a heart pace-

maker could cause interference or failure of the 

pacemaker.

15. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet condi-

tions. Water entering a power tool will increase 

the risk of electric shock.

16. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for 

carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. 

Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges 

or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords 

increase the risk of electric shock.

17. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an 

extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of 

a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk 

of electric shock.

18. If operating a power tool in a damp location is 

unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit inter-

rupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI 

reduces the risk of electric shock.

19. Prevent accidental starting. Ensure switch 

is in the “OFF” position before connecting to 

power source and/or 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.

20. 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.

21. Always maintain a firm grip on the tool with 

both hands. Never put your hands or feet in the 

cutting area. Do not grasp the tool or place your 

hands too close to the bit. Keep your hands well 

away from the bit. Never reach underneath the 

tool while the bit is in motion. Do not use your 

legs or feet to stabilize the work piece.

22. Always hold the tool by its insulated gripping 

surfaces when cutting in areas that may contain 

hidden live wiring. If the bit makes contact with 

a live wire, the metal parts of this tool may 

conduct enough electricity to seriously shock 

the user. Contact with a “live” wire will make 

exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and shock 

the operator. Do not cut or break into exist-

ing walls or other blind areas where electrical 

wiring may exist. If this situation is unavoidable, 

disconnect all fuses or circuit breakers feeding 

this worksite.

23. Secure the material being worked on. Never