Use and Care Manual
General Safety Rules
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result
in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Work Area
1. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered, dark work areas invite accidents.
2. Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use your power tool in rain, damp or
wet locations or in the presence of explosive atmospheres (gaseous fumes, dust or
flammable materials). Remove materials or debris that may be ignited by sparks.
3. Keep bystanders away. Children and bystanders should be kept at a safe distance
from the work area to avoid distracting the operator and contacting the tool or
extension cord.
4. Protect others in the work area from debris such as chips and sparks. Provide
barriers or shields as needed.
5. Make workshop child proof with padlocks, master switches, or by removing
starter keys.
Electrical Safety
6. Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly installed and grounded
in accordance with all codes and ordinances. Never remove the grounding
prong or modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adaptor plugs. Check with a
qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded.
If the tool should electrically malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low
resistance path to carry electricity away from the user.
7. Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider
than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet. Do not change the plug in any
way. Double insulation eliminates the need for the three wire grounded power cord
and grounded power supply system.
8. Guard against electric shock. Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces such
as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. When making blind or plunge cuts,
always check the work area for hidden wires or pipes. Hold your tool by insulated
nonmetal grasping surfaces. Use a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) to reduce
shock hazards.
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