Important Safety Instructions; Work Area Safety; Personal Safety - Milwaukee M18 FUEL Manual

IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
lustrations and specifications provided with this
power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed
below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious
injury. Save all warnings and instructions for fu-
ture reference.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USE

WORK AREA SAFETY

•Do not use in the presence of explosive dust,
liquids or vapors. Power tools have motors
and other parts that can produce sparks during
normal use. Do not use within 30 feet of areas
where explosive materials may be present (such
as gasoline pumps and places where liquids like
paint thinners, cleaners, solvents, etc. are stored).
• Do not use where oxygen or anesthetics are
used.
• Do not permit children to use blower. It is not a
toy. Close attention is necessary when used near
children. Store idle power tools out of the reach
of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar
with the power tool or these instructions to oper-
ate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in
the hands of untrained users.
•Use extra care when using on stairs. Do not over-
reach. Keep proper footing and balance at all
times. Keep work area clean and well lit. This en-
ables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.
•Avoid dangerous environmental conditions. To
reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose
to rain. Store tool indoors.
• Inspect the area before using the power tool.
Remove all debris and hard objects such as rocks,
glass, wire, etc. that can ricochet, be thrown, or
otherwise cause injury or damage during operation.

PERSONAL SAFETY

• 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.
•Always wear eye protection. Use of this tool can
result in foreign objects being blown into eyes,
which can result in eye damage.
•Wear a face or dust mask when working in dust
situations. Dust particles can harm your lungs.
• Use personal protective equipment. Protective
equipment such as hearing protection, protective
clothing, and non-skid safety shoes used for ap-
propriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Keep your hair and clothing away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair
can be caught in moving parts.
Read all safety warn-
ings, instructions, il-
• Do not point tool at self or bystanders. Keep
bystanders 50' away during use. Objects may be
thrown or ricochet in all directions.
• Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use
of tools allow you to become complacent and
ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can
cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.
POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
• Use the power tool, accessories, etc. in ac-
cordance with these instructions, taking into
account the working conditions and the work
to be performed. Use of the power tool for opera-
tions different from those intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
• 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 energizing power tools that have the
switch on invites accidents.
• 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.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only
manufacturer's recommended attachments.
• Do not point tool at anything that is burning or
smoking such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
•To reduce the risk of health hazards from vapors
or dust, do not use tool near tool toxic, carcino-
genic or other hazardous materials such as as-
bestos, arsenic, barium, beryllium, lead, pesticides
or other health endangering materials.
WARNING
•
grinding, drilling, and other construction activities
contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples
of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paint
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated
lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending
on how often you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well
ventilated area, and work with approved safety
equipment, such as those dust masks that are spe-
cially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
• Do not use 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.
• Do not put hands or objects into openings. Do
not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust,
lint, hair, and anything else that may reduce air flow.
• Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean
and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and
grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and
control of the tool in unexpected situations.
• Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving parts, break-
age 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.
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