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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
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Failure to follow all instructions listed below may
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
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The term “power tool” in the warnings refers
to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or
battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
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Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
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create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
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can cause you to lose control.
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outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
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electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
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will increase the risk of electric shock.
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cords increase the risk of electric shock.
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use reduces the risk of electric shock.
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a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.
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GUXJVDOFRKRORUPHGLFDWLRQA moment
of inattention while operating power tools
may result in serious personal injury.
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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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with your finger on the switch or energizing power
tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
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or a key left attached to a rotating part of the
power tool may result in personal injury.
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EDODQFHDWDOOWLPHV This enables better control
of the power tool in unexpected situations.
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or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
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dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
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A careless action can cause severe
injury within a fraction of a second.
i. Only use safety equipment that has been
approved by an appropriate standards agency.
Unapproved safety equipment may not provide
adequate protection. Eye protection must be
ANSI-approved and breathing protection
must be NIOSH-approved for the
specific hazards in the work area.
j. Do not lay the tool down until it has come to
a complete stop. Moving parts can grab the
surface and pull the tool out of your control.
k. When using a handheld power tool,
maintain a firm grip on the tool with both
hands to resist starting torque.
l. Do not depress the spindle lock when
starting or during operation.