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.
/_ 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
which, if not avoided, may result in property
damage.
General
Power
Tool
Safety
Warnings
_cVV//0AR.,NING:
Read all s, a fe.ty warnings
and all ins,tru.ctions.
,Faj.lure to,
w _n.e.wamings ano instructions may result in electric SHOCK, f ire ano/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 [oot or oattery-opera[eo
(corotess) power [oot.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
1) WORK AREA SAFETY
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b) 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.
c) 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 if 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 GFCl 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.