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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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45*7&9.3,&54<*79441Distractions can
cause you to lose control.
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and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric
shock.
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8:7+&(*88:(-&85.5*87&).&94787&3,*8
&3)7*+7.,*7&9478There is an increased risk
of electric shock if your body is earthed or
grounded.
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(43).9.438Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
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9441**5(47)&<&>+742-*&94.18-&75
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cords increase the risk of electric shock.
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:8*&3*=9*38.43(47)8:.9&'1*+474:9)447
:8*Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use
reduces the risk of electric shock.
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39*77:59*75749*(9*)8:551>Use of
an GFCI reduce the risk of electric shock.
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&1(4-41472*).(&9.43A moment of inattention
while operating power tools may result in
serious personal injury.
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<*&7*>*5749*(9.43Protective 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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Carrying power tools with your finger on the
switch or energizing power tools that have the
switch on invites accidents.
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9:73.3,9-*54<*7944143A wrench or a
key left attached to a rotating part of the
power tool may result in personal injury.
43494;*77*&(-**55745*7+449.3,&3)
'&1&3(*&9&119.2*8This enables better
control of the power tool in unexpected
situations.
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47/*<*17>**5>4:7-&.7(149-.3,&3)
,14;*8&<&>+74224;.3,5&798Loose
clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in
moving parts.
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:8*)Use of dust collection can reduce dust-
related hazards.
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(477*(954<*7 9441+47>4:7&551.(&9.43The
correct power tool will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it was designed.
4349:8*9-*54<*79441.+9-*8<.9(-)4*8
3499:73.943&3)4++Any power tool that
cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
*&)&118&+*9><&73.3,8&3).3897:(9.438Failure to follow the warnings
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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WARNING
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