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or dark areas invite accidents.
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tools create sparks which may ignite the dust
or fumes.
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cause you to lose control.
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and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric
shock.
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grounded.
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cords increase the risk of electric shock.
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?=/Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use
reduces the risk of electric shock.
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an GFCI reduce the risk of electric shock.
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while operating power tools may result in
serious personal injury.
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A/+</C/:<9>/->398Protective equipment
such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard
hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal injuries.
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switch or energizing power tools that have the
switch on invites accidents.
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>?<8381>2/:9A/<>99698A wrench or a
key left attached to a rotating part of the
power tool may result in personal injury.
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control of the power tool in unexpected
situations.
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clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in
moving parts.
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?=/.Use of dust collection can reduce dust-
related hazards.
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correct power tool will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it was designed.
989>?=/>2/:9A/<>99630>2/=A3>-2.9/=
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cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
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and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
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The term “power tool” in all of the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool
or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
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