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BEFORE CONNECTING YOUR TOOL
TO A POWER SOURCE
Be sure
you
have read all
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY RULES
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
2. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power tools in damp or wet
locations. Keep work area well lit. Do not expose power tool in rain.
3.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept safe distance from work area.
4. STORE
IDLE
TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be stored in dry, high or
locked-up place-out of the reach of children.
5. DON'T FORCE TOOL.
It will do the job better and safer a t the rate for which
6.
USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or attachment to do the job of a heavy-
7. WEAR PROPER APPAREL.
No
loose clothing or jewelry to get caught in moving
8. USE SAFETY GLASSES.
Use safety glasses with most tools. Also face or dust
9. DON'T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by cord or yank
it
to disconnect from
10. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or vise to hold work.
It's
safer than using your hand
11. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance
a t
all times.
12. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
13. DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use; before servicing; when changing blade-
or adjusting guides.
14. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see
that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning
it
on.
15. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING.
Don't carry plugged-in tool with finger on
switch. Be sure switch is OFF when plugging in.
16. OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is used outdoors, use only ex-
tension cords suitable for use outdoors
and
so
marked.
17. Keep Guards i n Place and in Working Order.
18. Keep Blades Sharp.
19. Keep Hands Away from Cutting Area.
20. REPLACEMENT PARTS. When servicing use only identical replacement parts.
*
it
was designed.
duty tool.
parts. Rubber gloves and footwear are recommended when working outdoors.
mask if cutting operation is dusty.
receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
and
it
frees both hands to operate tool.
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