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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. Safety equipment such as dust mask,
non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal
injuries
Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the Switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source,
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.
DO NOT
overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power
tool in unexpected situations.
Dress properly.
DO NOT
wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used. Use of these devices can reduce dust-related hazards.
Only use safety equipment that has been approved by an appropriate standards agency. Unapproved
safety equipment may not provide adequate protection. Eye protection must be ANSI-approved and
breathing protection must be NIOSH-approved for the specific hazards in the work area.
DO NOT
force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will
do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
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.
Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or
storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool
or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained user.
Maintain power tools. check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other
condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use.
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less
likely to bind and are easier to control.
Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account
the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from
those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
DO NOT
operate this tool if you have back, neck, or wrist injuries, or other conditions that will be aggravated
by the severe jerking forces that this tool exerts upon the operator.
DO NOT
lay the tool down until it has come to a complete stop. Moving parts can grab the surface and
pull the tool out of your control.
People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields near
heart pacemakers could cause pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure. In addition, people with
pacemakers should: • Avoid operating alone. • Properly maintain and inspect to avoid electrical shock. •
Properly ground power cord. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
