Operating Guide

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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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cause you to lose control.
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and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric
shock.
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of electric shock if your body is earthed or
grounded.
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increase the risk of electric shock.
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cords increase the risk of electric shock.
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reduces the risk of electric shock.
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an GFCI reduce the risk of electric shock.
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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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Carrying power tools with your finger on the
switch or energizing power tools that have the
switch on invites accidents.
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key left attached to a rotating part of the power
tool may result in personal injury.
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control of the power tool in unexpected
situations.
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clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in
moving parts.
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related hazards.
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power tool will do the job better and safer at
the rate for which it was designed.
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cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
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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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