GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING. Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious
personal injury.
Save these instructions.
1.
KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN WORKING ORDER.
2.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking
to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before
turning it on.
3.
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
4.
DON'T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power tools in
damp or wet locations, or expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted.
5.
KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY. All visitors should be kept safe distance from
work area.
6.
MAKE THE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF WITH PADLOCKS, MASTER
SWITCHES, OR BY REMOVING STARTER KEYS.
7.
DON'T FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for
which it was designed.
8.
USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force tool or attachment to do a job for
which it was not designed.
9.
USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is
in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy
enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will
cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The
table on page 24 of this manual shows the correct size to use depending on
cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier
gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.
10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties,
rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which may get caught in moving parts.
Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain
long hair.
11. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust mask if cutting
operating is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses:
they are NOT safety glasses.
12. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It's
safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate the tool.
13. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best
and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories.
15. DISCONNECT TOOLS BEFORE SERVICING; when changing accessories,
such as blades, bits, cutters, and the like.
16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure switch
is in "off" position before plugging in.
17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the owner's manual for
recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause
risk of injury to persons.
18. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or
if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.
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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or
other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine if it will
operate properly and perform its intended function, check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any
other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is
damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.
20. DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter against the
direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only.
21. NEVER LEAVE THE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. Turn power off.
Don't leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
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Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any
way. Do not use any adaptor plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
•
Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators,
ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if
your body is earthed or grounded.
•
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a
power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
•
Handle the cord carefully. 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.
•
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.
•
Never yank the cord to disconnect if from socket. Keep the cord away
from heat and sharp edges.
SERVICE
•
Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel.
Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result
in a risk of injury.
•
When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow
instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized
parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of
electric shock or injury.
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