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Important
Safety
Instructions
/_ WARNING:
When using electric tools, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and
personal injury, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Grounding
Instructions
This tool should be grounded while in use to protect the operator from
electric shock. The tool is equipped with a 3-conductor
cord and 3-
prong grounding type plug to fit the proper grounding type receptacle.
The green
(or green and yellow)
conductor
in the cord is the
grounding wire. Never connect the green (or green and yellow) wire
to a live terminal. If your unit is intended for use on less than 150 V,
it has a plug that looks like that shown in sketch A. If it is for use on
150 to 250 V, it has a plug that looks like that shown in sketch D. An
adapter, sketches B and C, is available for connecting sketch A type
plugs to 2-prong receptacles. The green-colored
rigid ear, lug, or the
like, extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent
ground, such as a properly grounded
outlet box. No adapter
is
available for a plug as shown in sketch D. ADAPTER
SHOWN IN
FIGURES B and C IS NOT FOR USE IN CANADA.
A
GROUNDED
c
GROUNDING
MEANS
I
GROUNDING
PIN
ADAPTER
GROUNDING
PIN
Safety
Instructions
For
All
Tools
•
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite
injuries.
•
CONSIDER WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT.
Don't expose power
tools to rain. Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations. Keep
work area well lit. Do not use tool in presence of flammable liquids
or gases.
•
GUARD AGAINST
ELECTRIC
SHOCK. Prevent body contact
with grounded surfaces. For example; pipes, radiators, ranges, and
refrigerator enclosures.
•
KEEP
CHILDREN
AWAY. Do not let visitors
contact tool or
extension cord. All visitors should be kept away from work area.
•
STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be stored in
dry, and high or locked-up place -- out of reach of children.
•
DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was intended.
•
USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or attachment to do the
job of a heavy-duty tooL Don't use tool for purpose not intended.
•
DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They
can be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-skid
footwear
are
recommended
when
working
outdoors.
Wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair.
•
USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust mask if operation
is dusty
•
DON'T ABUSE
CORD. Never carry tool by cord or yank it to
disconnect from receptacle.
Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp
edges.
•
SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work. It's safer than
using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tooL
•
DON'T OVERREACH.
Keep proper footing and balance at all
times.
•
MAINTAIN
TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for
better and safer performance.
Follow instructions
for lubricating