Tool Use and Care
15. Use clamps or other practical way to secure
and support the workpiece to a stable platform.
Holding the work by hand or against your body is
unstable and may lead to loss of control.
16. Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your
application. The correct tool will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
17. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or
off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the
switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
18. Disconnect the plug from the power source
before making any adjustments, changing
accessories,
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the tool accidentally.
19. Store idle tools out of reach of children and
other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in
the hands of untrained users.
20. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools
sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools with
sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are
easier to control.
21. Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, and any other
condition that may affect the tool's operation.
If damaged, have the tool serviced before
Ampere Rating
More Than
0
6
10
12
000173
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product
(gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence
to shears safety rules. If you use this tool unsafely
or incorrectly, you can suffer serious personal
injury.
1.
Hold the tool firmly.
2.
Secure the workpiece firmly.
3.
Keep hands away from moving parts.
4.
Edges and chips of the workpiece are sharp.
Wear gloves. It is also recommended that you
put on thickly bottomed shoes to prevent
injury.
or
storing
the
tool.
Table 1: Minimum gage for cord
Not More Than
6
10
12
16
using. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained tools.
22. Use only accessories that are recommended
by
Accessories that may be suitable for one tool, may
become hazardous when used on another tool.
Service
23. Tool service must be performed only by
qualified
maintenance performed by unqualified personnel
could result in a risk of injury.
24. When servicing a tool, use only identical
replacement parts. Follow instructions in the
Such
Maintenance section of this manual. Use of
unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance
instructions may create a risk of electric shock or
injury.
USE 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. Table 1
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.
Volts
120 V
25 ft.
18
18
16
14
GEB027-1
5.
Do not put the tool on the chips of the
workpiece. Otherwise it can cause damage
and trouble on the tool.
6.
Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool
only when hand-held.
7.
Always be sure you have a firm footing.
Be sure no one is below when using the tool in
high locations.
8.
Do not touch the blade or the workpiece
immediately after operation; they may be
extremely hot and could burn your skin.
9.
Avoid cutting electrical wires. It can cause
serious accident by electric shock.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
3
the
manufacturer
repair
personnel.
Total length of cord in feet
50 ft.
100 ft.
AWG
16
16
16
14
16
14
12
Not Recommended
for
your
model.
Service
or
150 ft.
14
12
12