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13 Do not overreach. Stand on both feet an keep pro-
per footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and
balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected
situations.
14 Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection must be used for appropriate conditions.
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.
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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, or
storing the tool. Such 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 tools operation. If damaged, have the tool
serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained tools.
22 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.
Service
23 Tool service must be performed only by qualified
repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by
unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
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W h e n s e r v i c i n g a t o o l , u s e o n l y i d e n t i c a l
r e p l a c e m e n t p a r t s . F o l l o w i n s t r u c t i o n s i n t h e
Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorised
parts or failure to follow Maintenance instructions may create
a risk of electric shock or injury.
Various dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals
known (to the State of California) to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of
these chemicals are:
lead from lead-based paints,
crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry
products, and
arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
The risk from these exposures varies, depending on how
often you do this type of work.
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a
well ventilated area, and work with approved safety
equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed
to filter out microscopic particles.