;AFETY
GUIDELINES
- DEFINITIONS
is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to
rotecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help
ou recognize this information.
DANGER:
Indicates an imminently
hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE:
Used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
_WARNING:
Read all safety
warnings
and all instructions.
Failure fo follow the warninqs and
instructions mav result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS
AND
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE
The term "power tool" in the
warnings
refers to your mains.-
operated
(corded) power tool
or battery,operated
(cordless)
power _ool.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
1) WORK AREA SAFETY
a) Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in
explosive atmospheres, such as in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases
or dust. Power tools create sparks which
may ignite the dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders
away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY
a) Power tool plugs must match the
outlet. Never modify the plug in any
way. Do not use any adapter plugs
with earthed (grounded)
power tools.
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets
will reduce risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or
grounded surfaces such as pipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric
shock ff your body is earthed or grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain
or wet conditions.
Water entering
a power tool will increase the risk of
electric shock:
d) Do not abuse the cord. 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:
e) 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.
f) If operating
a power tool in a damp
location
is unavoidable,
use a
ground fault circuit interrupter
(GFCl) protected supply.
Use of a
GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock:
3) PERSONAL SAFETY
a) Stay alert, watch what you are
doing and use common
sense
when operating
a power tool. Do
not use a power tool while you
are tired or under the influence
of
drugs, alcohol or medication.
A
moment of inattention while operating
power tools may result in serious
personal injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment.
Always wear eye protection.
Protective equipment such as dust
mask, nonskid safety shoes, hard
hat, or hearing protection used for
appropriate condtions
will reduce
personal injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional
starting.
Ensure the switch is in the off
position before connecting
to power
source and/or
battery pack, picking
up or carrying
the tool. Carrying
power tools with your finger on the
switch or energizing power tools that
have the switch on invites accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting
key or
wrench before turning the power
toot on. A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the power
tool may result in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach.
Keep proper
footing
and balance at all times.
This enables better control of the