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12 Remove any adjusting keys or tools before turning
the tool on. A wrench or key that is left attached to a moving
part of the tool may result in personal injury.
13 Do not overreach. Stand on both feet and keep
proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing
and balance enable better control of the tool in unexpected
situations.
14 Use safety equipment. Always wear eye and hearing
protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, and hard hat
must be used where conditions make them advisable.
Tool use and care
15 Use clamps or another suitable means to support
and secure the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding
the workpiece by hand or against your body is unstable and
may lead to loss of control.
16 Do not force the tool. Use the correct tool for your
application. The correct tool will do the job better and safer
at the rate for which it is designed.
17 Do not use the tool if the switch does not turn it on
or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
18 Disconnect the plug from the power source before
making any adjustments, changing bits, blades or
accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
19 Store unused tools out of reach of children and other
untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
20 Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp
and clean. Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
21 Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, and any other condition that may
affect the tools operation. If damaged, have the tool
serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained tools.
22 Use only accessories that are recommended by the
manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be
suitable for one tool, may become hazardous when used on
another tool.
Service
23 Tool service must be performed only by qualified
repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by
unqualified persons can result in a risk of injury.
24 When servicing a tool, use only identical
replacement parts. Follow the instructions in the
Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized
parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create
a risk of electric shock or injury.
Specific Safety Rule for Reciprocating Saws
25 Hold the tool only by insulated gripping surfaces
when performing an operation where the cutting tool
may contact hidden wiring or its own power cord.
Contact with a live wire will make exposed metal parts of
the tool live and shock the operator.