A SAFETY INFORMATION
A wARNING
Read
and
understand all
instructions.
Failure
to
follow
all
instructions
listed
below rnny
result
in
electric
shock, fire,
and/or
serious
personal
injury.
A wARNING
When using this product, basic precautions should always
be
followed.
READ
ALL
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT
To
reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary
when
a product is used near children
Be thoroughly familiar with controls.
Know
how to stop the product and release pressure
qui
ckly.
Stay alert
and
exercise control. Watch what you are doing
and
use common sense.
Do
not
op
erate
the product
when
you are tired.
Do
not
rush.
Do not operate the product while under the influence
of
drugs, alcohol,
or
any medication.
Keep the area of operation
clear of
all
people, particularly small children, and pets.
Don't overreach or stand on
unstable support. Keep proper footing and balance at
all
times.
Follow the maintenance instructions specified
in
this manual.
A
wARNING
Risk
of
injection or injury - Do not direct discharge stream at people or animals.
EXTENSION CORDS
When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a power source, be sure to
use
an
extension
cord
that has the capacity
to
handle the current the product will draw. An undersized
cord
will cause a
drop
in
line voltage, possibly resulting
in
overheating,
loss
of
power, and/
or
damage
to
circuit
breaker. Use
the
chart to determine the minimum wire size required
in
an
extension
cord
. Only round jacketed cords listed by Underwriter's Laboratories (UL) should be
used. When working outdoors with a product, use an extension cord that is designed for outside
use. This type of cord
is
designated
with
"WA"
or
"W"
on
the
cord
's jacket. Before using any
extension
cord
, inspect it for loose or exposed wires and cut
or
worn insulation.
It
is
possible to tie
the extension cord and power cord
in
a knot to prevent them
from
becoming disconnected during
use. Make a
knot,
then connect the
plug
end
of
the power cord into the receptacle
end
of the
extension
cord
. This method can also
be
used to tie two extension cords together.
USE ONLY THIS SIZE ENTENSION
CORD
WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT:
Cord
Lenath
Wire Size
IA
.W.G.l
25ft.
12
50 ft.
Not Allowed
100ft.
Not Allowed
A wARNING
To
reduce the risk of electrocution, keep
all
connections dry a
nd
off
th
e ground. Do not touch plug with
wet hands.
A
wARNING
Check extension cords before each use. If damaged, replace immediately. Never use the product with
a damaged cord since touching the damaged area
could cause electrical shock, resulting
in
serious
injury.
6
A
SAFETY
INFORMATION
A
wARNING
Keep the extension
cord
clear of the working
area.
Position the cord
so
that
it
will not
get
caught
on
lumber, tools,
or
other obstructions while you are working with a power
tool.
Failure to
do
so
can
result
in
serious personal injury.
Know
your
product.
Read
the
operator
's manual carefully. Learn
the
machine's applications
and
limitations, as well
as
the
specific potential hazards related to this product.
•
To
reduce
the
risk
of
injury,
keep
children and
visitors
away.
All
visitors should wear safety
glasses and
be
kept a
safe
distance from
the
work
area.
Use
the
right
product
for
the
job.
Don't force
the
product
or
the attachments to do a job it
was
not
designed for.
Don
't
use
it
for a purpose not intended.
Dress
properly.
Do
not
wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties,
or
jewelry. They can get caught
and
draw you into moving parts. Rubber gloves
and
nonskid footwear are recommended when working
outdoors.
Also wear protective hair covering
to
contain long hair.
Do
not
operate the equipment
while
barefoot
or
when
wearing
sandals
or
similar
lightweight
footwear. Wear protective footwear that will protect your feet and improve your footing on slippery
surfaces.
Exercise
caution
to avoid
slipping
or
falling.
•
Always
wear
eye protection
with
side
shields marked
to
comply
with ANSI Z87 .1. Following
this rule will reduce
the
risk of serious personal injury.
• Use
only
recommended
accessories.
The
use
of improper accessories may cause risk of
injury.
•
Check
damaged parts. Before further use of
the
product, all parts
should
be
carefully checked
to
determine that they
will
operate properly
and
perform their intended function. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting,
and
any
other conditions
that
may affect its operation. A guard
or
other part that
is
damaged must
be
properly repaired or
replaced
by
an
authorized service center to avoid risk of personal injury.
Never
leave product running unattended.
Turn
power off. Do not leave
the
product until it
comes
to
a complete stop.
Keep
the
motor
free
of
grass, leaves,
or
grease
to
reduce
the
chance
of
a
fire
hazard.
Follow
manufacturer's
recommendations
for
safe
loading
, unloading,
transport,
and
storage
of
machine.
Keep
product
dry, clean, and free
from
oil and grease. Always
use
a clean cloth when cleaning.
Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based
products,
or
any solvents to clean product.
Check
the
work
area before
each
use.
Remove
all
objects such
as
rocks
, broken glass, nails,
wire,
or
string which
can
be
thrown by the machine.
Do
not
use
product
if
switch
does
not
turn it off. Have defective switches replaced by
an
autho-
rized service center.
•
Avoid
dangerous
environment. Don't expose
to
rain. Keep work
area
well
lit.
Do
not
abuse
the cord. Never use the
cord
to
carry the product or
to
disconnect the plug
from
an
outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged cords imme-
diately. Damaged
cords
increase the risk of electric shock.
Never
direct
a water stream
toward
people
or
pets,
or
any
electrical device.
7