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General Safety Rules
Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may
!WARNING
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term ?power tool?
in all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or
battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Work area safetyIf operating the power tool in damp
Keep work area clean and well lit.locations is unavoidable a Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) must be used to
Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
Do not operate power tools in explosivesupply the power to your tool. GFCI and
atmospheres, such as in the presence ofpersonal protection devices like electrician?s
rubber gloves and footwear will further
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Powerenhance your personal safety.
tools create sparks which may ignite the dust
or fumes.Personal safety
Keep children and bystanders away whileStay alert, watch what you are doing and
operating a power tool. Distractions canuse common sense when operating a
cause you to lose control.power tool. Do not use a power tool while
you are tired or under the influence of
Electrical safetydrugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of
Power tool plugs must match the outlet.inattention while operating power tools may
Never modify the plug in any way. Do notresult in serious personal injury.
use any adapter plugs with earthed
(grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugsUse safety equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Safety equipment such as dust
and matching outlets will reduce risk ofmask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
electric shock.hearing protection used for appropriate
Avoid body contact with earthed orconditions will reduce personal injuries.
grounded surfaces such as pipes,Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the
radiators, ranges and refrigerators. Thereswitch is in the off-position before
is an increased risk of electric shock if yourplugging in. Carrying power tools with your
body is earthed or grounded.
finger on the switch or plugging in power
Do not expose power tools to rain or wettools that have the switch on invites
conditions. Water entering a power tool willaccidents.
increase the risk of electric shock.
Remove any adjusting key or wrench
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cordbefore turning the power tool on. A wrench
for carrying, pulling or unplugging theor a key left attached to a rotating part of the
power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil,power tool may result in personal injury.
sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
entangled cords increase the risk of electricand balance at all times. This enables
shock.better control of the power tool in unexpected
When operating a power tool outdoors,situations.
use an extension cord suitable forDress properly. Do not wear loose
outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable forclothing or jewelry. Keep your hair,
outdoor use reduces the risk of electric
shock.clothing and gloves away from moving
parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can
Do not use AC only rated tools with a DCbe caught in moving parts.
power supply. While the tool may appear to
work, the electrical components of the ACIf devices are provided for the connection
of dust extraction and collection facilities,
rated tool are likely to fail and create aensure these are connected and properly
hazard to the operator.used. Use of these devices can reduce dust-
related hazards.
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