QEP 900 XT PRO, Owner'S Manual

4

pOWer TOOL SAFeTY

GeNerAL SAFeTY INSTrUCTIONS

BeFOre USING THIS pOWer TOOL

Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert 

and knowing how to use your power tool.

•

   To avoid mistakes that could cause serious 

injury, do not plug the tool in until you have read 

and understood the following.

•

   read all instructions before operating product. 

Failure to follow all instructions listed below may 

result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

1.   

reAD

 and become familiar with the entire 

instruction Manual. 

LEARN

 the tool’s 

application, limitations and possible hazards.

2. 

Keep GUArDS IN pLACe

 and in working order.

3. 

reMOVe ADJUSTING KeYS AND WreNCHeS

. 

form the habit of checking to see that keys and 

adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before 

turning on.

4. 

KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN

. cluttered areas and 

benches invite accidents.

5. 

DO NOT USe IN DANGerOUS eNVIrONMeNTS

. 

do not use power tools in damp locations, or expose 

them to rain or snow. Keep work area well lit.

6. 

Keep CHILDreN AWAY

. all visitors and bystanders 

should be kept a safe distance from work area.

7. 

MAKe WOrKSHOp CHILD prOOF

 with padlocks, 

master switches or by removing starter keys.

8. 

DO NOT FOrCe THe TOOL.

 it will do the job better 

and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

9. 

USe THe rIGHT TOOL

. do not force the tool or an 

attachment to do a job for which it was not designed. 

10. 

USe prOper eXTeNSION COrDS

. Make sure 

your extension cord is in good condition. When 

using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy 

enough to carry the current your product will draw. 

an undersized cord will result in a drop in line 

voltage and in loss of power which will cause the tool 

to overheat. the table on page 6 shows the correct 

size to use depending on cord length and nameplate 

ampere rating. if in doubt, use the next heavier 

gauge. the smaller the gauge number, the heavier 

the cord.

11. 

WEAR PROPER APPAREL

. do not wear loose 

clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets or other 

jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. 

nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear protective 

hair covering to contain long hair.

12. 

ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION

. any 

power tool can throw foreign objects into 

the eyes and could cause permanent eye 

damage. 

ALWAYS

 wear Safety Goggles 

(not glasses) that comply with anSi Safety standard 

WARNING

!

Z87.1. everyday eyeglasses have only impact–

resistant lenses. they 

ARE NOT

 safety glasses. 

NOTE

: Glasses or goggles not in compliance with 

anSi Z87.1 could seriously injure you when they 

break.

13.             

WeAr A FACe MASK Or DUST MASK

. 

                  Sawing operation produces dust.

14. 

SECURE WORK

. use clamps or a vise to 

hold work when practical. it is safer than 

using your hand and it frees both hands to 

operate the tool.

15. 

DISCONNeCT TOOLS FrOM pOWer SOUrCe

before servicing, and when changing accessories 

such as blades, bits and cutters.

16. 

reDUCe THe rISK OF UNINTeNTIONAL 

STARTING

. Make sure switch is in the off position 

before plugging the tool in.

17. 

USe reCOMMeNDeD ACCeSSOrIeS

. 

consult this instruction Manual for recommended 

accessories. the use of improper accessories may 

cause risk of injury to yourself or others.

18. 

NeVer STAND ON THe TOOL

. Serious injury 

could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is 

unintentionally contacted.

19. 

CHeCK FOr DAMAGeD pArTS

. Before further 

use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged 

should be carefully checked to determine that it will 

operate properly and perform its intended function 

– check for alignment of moving parts, binding of 

moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and 

any other conditions that may affect its operation. 

a guard or other part that is damaged should be 

properly repaired or replaced.

20. 

NeVer LeAVe THe TOOL rUNNING 

UNATTeNDeD. TUrN THe pOWer “OFF”.

 do not 

walk away from a running tool until the blade comes 

to a complete stop and the tool is unplugged from 

the power source.

21. 

DO NOT OVerreACH

. Keep proper footing and 

balance at all times.

22. 

MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CAre

. Keep tools sharp 

and clean for best and safest performance. follow 

instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

23. 

DO NOT

 use power tool in presence of flammable 

liquids or gases.

24. 

DO NOT 

operate the tool if you are under the 

      influence of any drugs, alcohol or medicationn that 

could affect your ability to use the tool properly.

25. dust generated from certain materials can be 

hazardous to your health. always operate saw in 

well-ventilated area and provide for proper dust 

removal.

26.             

WeAr HeArING prOTeCTION

 to reduce

                  the risk of induced hearing loss.