SAFETY
GUiDELiNES
= DEFiNiTiONS
It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to
protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help
you recognize this information.
z_ DANGER:
Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
Z_ WARNING:
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
z_ CAUTION:
indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE:
Used without
the safety alert symbol indicates
potentially hazardous
situation
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General
Power
Tool Safety
Warnings
zLWARNING:
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
he term, 'power, topl" i,n th, e warnings r#(ers t,_your mains,-operated
raea) power tool or oarrery-operarea
(coraless) power tool.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
1) WORK AREA SAFETY
• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep children
and bystanders
away while operating
a power tool. Distractions
can cause you to lose control.
2) ELECTRICAL
SAFETY
a) 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:
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators,
ranges and refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric shock ff your body is
earthed or grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power
tool will increase the risk of electric shock:
d) 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:
e) 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:
f) 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.
3) PERSONAL
SAFETY
a) 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.
b) Use personal protective equipment.
Always wear eye protection. Protective
equipment such as dust mask; nonskid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection
used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
c) 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.
d) 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.