Use and Care Manual

SAFETY RULES
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SAFETY RULES
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WARNING
For your own safety, read and understand all warnings and
operating instructions before using any tool orequipment.
WARNING
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling
and other construction activities can expose you to 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.
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treatedlumber.
Your 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. Always wear OSHA/NIOSH approved, properly
tting face mask or respirator when using such tools.
WARNING
Always follow proper operating procedures as dened in this
manual even if you are familiar with the use of this or similar
tools. Remember that being careless for even a fraction of a
second can result in severe personalinjury.
WORK PREPARATION
• Wear proper apparel. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves,
neckties, rings, bracelets or other jewelry which may get
caught in moving parts of the tool.
• Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
• Wear safety shoes with non-slip soles.
• Wear safety glasses complying with United States
ANSIZ87.1. Everyday glasses have only impact resistant
lenses. They are NOT safety glasses.
• Wear face mask or dust mask if operation is dusty.
• Be alert and think clearly. Never operate power tools when
tired, intoxicated or when taking medications that cause
drowsiness.
WORK AREA PREPARATION
• Keep work area clean. Cluttered work areas invite accidents.
• Do not use power tools in dangerous environments. Do not
use power tools in damp or wet locations. Do not expose
power tools to rain.
• Work area should be properly lit.
• Proper electrical receptacle should be available for tool.
Three-prong plug should be plugged directly into properly
grounded, three-prongreceptacle.
• Extension cords should have a grounding prong and the three
wires of the extension cord should be of the correct gauge.
• Keep visitors at a safe distance from work area.
• Keep children out of the work area. Ensure your work shop is
child-proof. Use padlocks, master switches or remove switch
keys to prevent any unintentional use of powertools.
TOOL MAINTENANCE
• Always unplug tool prior to inspection.
• Consult manual for specic maintaining and
adjustingprocedures.
• Keep tool lubricated and clean for a safe operation.
• Remove adjusting tools. Form habit of checking to see
adjusting tools or accessories are removed before switching
tool on.
• Keep all parts in working order. Check to determine that guard
or other parts will operate properly and perform their intended
function.
• Check for damaged parts. Check for alignment of moving
parts, binding, breakage, mounting and any other condition
that may affect tool’s operation.
• A guard or any other part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced. Do not perform makeshiftrepairs.
TOOL OPERATION
• Use the right tool for your job. Do not force your tool or
attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.
• Avoid accidental start-up. Make sure that the tool is in the
“OFF" position before pluggingin.
• Never leave tool running unattended.
• Know your tool. Learn the tool’s operation, application and
specic limitations before using it.
CAUTION
Think safety! Safety is a combination of operator common sense
and alertness at all times when tool is beingused.
WARNING
Do not attempt to operate tool until it is completely assembled
according to theinstructions.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
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