Use and Care Manual

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your item works.
SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING: Read and understand all warnings, cautions and operating instructions before using
this tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in personal injury, electric shock, fire
and/or tool damage.
WORK AREA SAFETY
1. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN AND WELL LIT. Cluttered
or dark areas invite accidents.
2. 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.
3. KEEP CHILDREN AND BYSTANDERS AWAY WHILE
OPERATING A POWER TOOL. Distractions can cause
you to lose control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
1. POWER TOOL PLUGS MUST MATCH THE OUTLET.
Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapt-
er plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodi-
fied plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of elec-
tric shock.
2. AVOID BODY CONTACT WITH EARTHED OR GROUND-
ED SURFACES such as pipes, radiators, ranges and re-
frigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if
your body is earthed or grounded.
3. DO NOT EXPOSE POWER TOOLS TO RAIN OR WET
CONDITIONS. Water entering a power tool will increase
the risk of electric shock.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. IF OPERATING A POWER TOOL IN A DAMP LOCA-
TION IS UNAVOIDABLE, USE A GROUND FAULT CIR-
CUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI) PROTECTED SUPPLY. Use
of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.
PERSONAL SAFETY
1. 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.
2. USE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. ALWAYS
WEAR EYE PROTECTION. Protective equipment such as
a respiratory mask, non-skid safety shoes and hearing
protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce
the risk of personal injury.
3. 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.
4. REMOVE ANY ADJUSTING KEY OR WRENCH BE-
FORE TURNING THE POWER TOOL ON. A wrench or a
key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may
result in personal injury.
5. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and bal-
ance at all times. This enables better control of the pow-
er tool in unexpected situations.
6. DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Keep your hair and clothing away from moving
parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught
in moving parts.