A
WARNING
Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions
may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your
mains-operated
(corded) power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.
WORK AREA SAFETY
•
Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark
areas invite accidents.
•
Do not operate
power tools in explosive
atmo-
spheres,
such as in the presence
of flammable
liq-
uids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which
may ignite the dust or fumes.
•
Keep children
and bystanders
away while operat-
ing a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose
control.
ELECTRICALSAFETY
•
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. Unmodi-
fied plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of
electric shock.
•
Avoid body contact
with earthed
or grounded
sur-
faces such as pipes, radiators,
ranges and refrig-
erators.
There is an increased risk of electric shock if
your body is earthed or grounded.
•
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet condi-
tions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk
of electric shock.
•
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for car-
rying, 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.
•
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 elec-
tric shock.
•
If operating a power tool in a damp location is
unavoidable,
use a ground fault circuit interrupter
(GFCl) protected
supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the
risk of electric shock.
•
Use battery only with charger
listed. For use with
19.2V nickel-cadmium
and 19.2V lithium-ion
battery
packs, see tool/appliance/battery
pack/charger cor-
relation supplement 988000-272.
PERSONAL
SAFETY
•
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use com-
mon sense when operating a power tool. Do not use
a power tool while you are tired or under the influ-
ence 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 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 and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying
the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the
switch or energising power tools that have the switch
on invites accidents,
•
Remove any adjusting
key or wrench before turning
the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to
a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal
injury.
•
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 jewel-
lery. 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 dust collection
can reduce dust-related
hazards.
•
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long
hair. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be drawn
into air vents.
•
Do not use on a ladder or unstable support.
Stable
footing on a solid surface enables better control of the
power tool in unexpected situations.
POWER
TOOL USE AND CARE
•
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 and/or
the battery pack from the power tool 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
users.
•
Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment
or bind-
ing of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other
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