Operator`s manual

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• Always keep a rm footing when using power
tools. Be sure you have balance and control
before you start the job.
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protec-
tion. A dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard
hat, or hearing protection must be used when
needed. The reference to “safety goggles” or
“safety glasses” in product specic sections
provides potential options - always refer to the
tool’s operator’s manual for the specic eye pro-
tection recommended, which should be marked
as complying with current national standards.
• Unplug tool/remove battery before changing
accessories.
 Keep hands away from rotating or moving parts.
Do the Job Safely
• Use the power tool accessories only for the jobs
for which they were designed.
Secure and support the workpiece. Use clamps
and a stable work surface. Do not hold the work
by hand or against your body.
• Keep guards in place and working properly.
• Do not force the tool. Use the right tool for your
job. It will do the job better and safer.
• Use only accessories recommended by the tool
manufacturer. Accessories that may be suitable
for one tool may become hazardous when used
on another tool.
Do not touch the drill bit, blade, cutter or the
workpiece immediately after operation; they may
be very hot and may burn you.
• If a method of dust collection is available with
the power tool, it should be used to reduce the
risk of dust-related hazards.
Maintenance Keeps Tools Working Safely and
Effectively
• Do not use a tool if the switch does not turn it on
and off. It must be repaired.
Look at the tool before using it. Are moving parts
misaligned or binding? Is anything broken?
Damaged tools must be xed before using them.
Develop a maintenance schedule for your tool.
• Maintain accessories carefully. Keep blades and
bits sharp and clean.
• Take your tool to be serviced by qualied repair
people. Service or maintenance performed by
unqualied personnel could result in a risk of
injury. For example: internal wires may be mis-
placed or pinched, safety guard return springs
may be improperly mounted.
• When servicing a tool, use only identical re-
placement parts. Follow instructions regarding
maintenance in the tool’s operator’s manual.
Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow the
maintenance instructions may create a risk of
electric shock or injury.
• Clean and lubricate a tool only as directed in
its operator’s manuals. Certain cleaning agents
such as gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, ammo-
nia, etc. may damage plastic parts.
• Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry
important information. If unreadable or missing,
contact the manufacturer for a replacement.
When Done, Store the Tools out of Harm’s Way
To avoid accidental starting, unplug the cord,
remove batteries or lock off the switch when the
tool is not being used, when changing accesso-
ries, and when adjusting or cleaning tools.
• Keep tools out of the reach of children and
people unfamiliar with the tools.
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