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Safety Instructions For All Tools
. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite
injuries.
. CONSIDER WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT.Don't expose power
tools to rain. Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations.Keep
workarea welllit.Do not use toolinpresenceof flammableliquidsor
gases.
. GUARDAGAINST ELECTRICSHOCK. Preventbody contactwith
grounded surfaces. For example; pipes, radiators, ranges, and
refrigeratorenclosures.
. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. Do not let visitors contact tool or
extensioncord.All visitorsshould be kept awayfrom workarea.
. STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be stored in
dry,and high orlocked-upplace - outof reachof children.
. DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate
for whichit wasintended.
. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or attachment to do the
job of a heavy-dutytool.Don't use tool forpurpose not intended.
. DRESS PROPERLY.Do not wear loose clothing orjewelry. They
can be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-skid
footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Wear
protectivehair coveringto containlonghair.
. USESAFETY GLASSES.Also use faceor dustmaskif operationis
dusty.
. DON'T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by cord or yank it to
disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp
edges.
. SECURE WORK. Useclamps or a viseto hold work.It's safer than
usingyour hand and it frees both handsto operatetool.
. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for
better andsaferperformance.Followinstructionsforlubricatingand
changing accessories. Inspect tool cords periodically and if
damaged, have repaired by authorized service facility. Inspect
extensioncordsperiodicallyand replaceif damaged.Keephandles
dry,clean,and free fromoil and grease.
. DISCONNECT OR LOCK OFF TOOLS when not in use, before
servicing, and when changing accessories, such as blades, bits,
cutters.
. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of
checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from
tool before turning it on.
. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Don't carry tool with finger
on switch. Be sure switch is off when plugging in.
. EXTENSION CORDS. Make sure your extension cord is in good
condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy
enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized
cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and
overheating. The following table shows the correct size to use
depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt,
use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the
heavier the cord.
Minimum Gage for Cord Sets
Total Length of Cord in Feet
0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150
0-50 51-100 101-200 201-300
Volts
120V
240V
Ampere Rating
More Notmore
Than Than
0 - 6 18 16 16 14
6 - 10 18 16 14 12
10 - 12 16 16 14 12
12 - 16 14 12 Not Recommended
. OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is used
outdoors, use only extension cords intended for use outdoors and so
marked.
. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do
not operate tool when you are tired.
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