GENERAL SAFETY RULES (Continued)
General Power Tool Safety Warnings - Tool Use and Care (Continued)
• Maintain tools with care. Keep tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
• Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition which
may affect the tool's operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained tools.
• Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that
may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous when used on another tool.
General Power Tool Safety Warnings - Service
• Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by
unqualified personnel could result in risk of injury.
• When servicing a tool use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section on
page 12 of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance instructions may create a
risk of electric shock or injury.
• If tool is not working as it should, has been damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a
service center.
Additional Rules for Safe Operation
Following these rules will reduce the risk of serious personal injury:
• Know your power tool. Learn its applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards
related to this tool.
• Always wear safety glasses. Everyday eye-glasses have only impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT
safety glasses.
• Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty.
• Protect your hearing. Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation.
• Keep hands away from the work surface.
• Use both hands to operate the orbital polisher.
• Inspect tool cords periodically and, if damaged, have repaired at a service center. Constantly stay
aware of cord location.
• Do not operate the orbital polisher with damaged parts.
• Do not abuse the cord. Never carry the tool by the cord or yank it to disconnect from the receptacle.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, and sharp edges. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock
or fire.
• Make sure 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. A wire gauge size (A.W.G.) of at least 16
is recommended for an extension cord 100 feet or less in length. A cord exceeding 100 feet is not
recommended. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller gauge number, the heavier the
cord. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.
• Do not operate tool while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any medication.
• Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this
tool. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
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