• Wear personal safety clothing and equipment.
Be sure to wear all personal safety equipment including protective glasses, waterproof safety boots,
earplugs, and rubber gloves. If necessary, wear a dustproof mask in dusty areas. Inhaling dust can
damage the throat, lungs and circulatory system.
Precautions for the safe use of this machine
Correct operation and regular maintenance are essential for the safe operation of this machine. Be
sure to read safety notices in this manual carefully before using or servicing the machine.
1. Operating environment
WARNING
• Restrict access to the workshop.
Do not permit anybody but the operator to access the workshop. In particular, be sure to keep
children away from the workshop.
• Be careful of fire or explosions.
Never use this machine near ignitable or explosive materials including gasoline, combustible
gases, or inflammable adhesives.
Otherwise, sparks generated by commutation or switching may cause fire or explosion.
3. Before use
WARNING
• Supply the specified voltage
Supply the voltage specified on the nameplate of the machine.
Otherwise, damage could result to the machine, or risk of personal injury.
• Do not let water into the motor.
Water inside the machine will weaken the electrical insulation of the motor and may result in
electric shock.
• Take measures against electric shock.
Be sure to install an GFCI to the power source to prevent electric shock.
CAUTION
• Wear appropriate clothing
Do not wear loose clothing.
They can be caught in the rotating part of the machine.
CAUTION
• Keeping the workarea in order.
Take particular care by keeping the workarea in order.
Leaving the work bench or work area untidy could cause cloth or material to be caught at the end of
tools or machine to be dropped, resulting in a very dangerous situation.
2. Clothing and Protective equipment
WARNING
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