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General
Safety
Rules
- For All Battery
Operated
Tools
A
WARNtNG t.Read and understand
all instructions.
Failure
to foflow aft instructions
listed below may result in electric
shock, tire and/or serious persona! injudz
SAVE
THESE
#NSTRUCT#OHS
WORK AREA
*
Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and
dark areas invite accident&
*
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 t,_edust or fumes.
*
Keep bystanders,
ch#dren,
and visitors away while operating
a power tool
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
ELECTRICAL
SAFETY
*
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
Replace damaged cords immediately.
Damaged cords may cre-
ate a tire.
* A battery
operated
tool with integral
batteries
or a separate
battery pack must be recharged
only with the specified
charg-
er for the battery. A cha_ger that may be suitable for one type of
battery may create a risk of tire when used with anot,_er battery:
*
Use battery operated tool only with the specifically
designated
battery pack. Use of any ot,_er batteries may create a risk of tire.
PERSONAL SAFETY
*
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common
sense
when operating
a power tooL Do not use tool while tired or
under
the influence
of drugs,
alcohol,
or medication.
A
moment of ,,hattention while operating power tools may result in
serious personal injury:
*
Dress properly.
Do not wearloose
clothing or jewelry.
Contain
long hair. Keep your
hair, clothing,
and gloves
away from
moving parts. Loose clot,%_g, jewe/_
or tong hair can be caught
in moving parts. Air vents often cover moving parts and should also
be avoided.
* Avoidaccidentaistarting.
Besureswitchisinthelockedoroff
position
before inserting
battery pack. Carrying tools wit,_ your
finger on t,#eswitch or inserting the battery pack into a too! with the
sw,_'ch or7invites accidents.
*
Remove adjusting
keys or wrenches
before turning
the tool
on. A wrench or a key t,_at is left attached to a rotating part of the
tool may result in personal injury:
*
Do not overreach.
Keep proper
footing
and balance
at all
times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool
in unexpected situations.
*
Use safety equipment.
Always wear eye protection.
Dust mask,
non-skid safety shoes, hard ha_; or hearing protection must be
used for appropriate conditions.
TOOL USE AND CARE
*
Use clamps or other practical
way to secure and support
the
workpiece
to a stable platform.
Holding t,_e work by hand or
against your body is unstable and may lead to a loss of control
*
Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application.
The
correct tool wfl/ do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is
designed.
*
Do not use tool if switch
does not turn it on or off. A tool that
cannot be controlled with t,_e swqtch is dangerous and must be
repaired.
*
Disconnect battery pack from tool or place the switch
in the
locked or off position
before making any adjustments,
chang-
ing accessories,
or storing
the tooL Such preventative
safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally