* Dressproperly. D o not wearlooseclothingor jewelry.
Contain long hair.
Keep your
hair, clothing,
and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair
can be caught in moving parts. Air vents often cover moving
parts and should also be avoided.
* Avoid
accidental
starting.
Be sure
switch
is off before
plugging
in. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or
plugging in tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
*
Remove
adjusting
keys or wrenches
before
turning
the
tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part
of the tool may result in personal injury.
*
Do not overreach.
Keep proper
footing
and balance
at all
times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the
tool in unexpected situations.
*
Use safety
equipment.
Always
wear eye protection.
Dust
mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection
must be used for appropriate conditions.
TOOL USE AND CARE
*
Use clamps or other practical
way to secure and support
the workpiece
to a stable platform.
Holding the work by hand
or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control.
*
Do not force tool Use the correct tool for your application,
The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for
which it is designed.
*
Do not use tool if switch
does not turn it on or off. Any tool
that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous
and
must be repaired.
*
Disconnect
the plug from the power source before making
any adjustments,
changing
accessories,
or storing
the
tool
Such preventative
safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the tool accidentally.
*
Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained
persons.
Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
*
Maintain
tools
with care. Keep cutting
tools
sharp
and
clean. Properly maintained tools, with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
*
Check for misalignment
or binding
of moving parts, break-
age of parts, and any other condition
that may affect
the
tools operation.
If damaged,
have the tool serviced before
using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
*
Use only accessories that are recommended
by the manu-
facturer
for your model
Accessories that may be suitable for
one tool, may become hazardous when used on another tool.
SERVICE
*
Tool service
must be performed
only by qualified
repair
personnel
Service or maintenance performed
by unquafified
personnel could result in a risk of injury.
,
When servicing
a tool,
use only
identical
replacement
parts.
Follow
instructions
in the Maintenance
section
of
this manual
Use of unauthorized
parts or failure to follow
maintenance instructions may create a risk of electric shock or
injury.
Additional
Specific
Safety
Instructions
for Grinders
.
Always
use proper guard with grinding
wheel. A guard pro-
tects operator from broken wheel fragments and wheel contact.
* Accessories
must be rated for at least the speed recom-
mended on the tool warning label
Wheels and other acces-
sories running over rated speed can fly apart and cause injury.
Accessory ratings must be above fisted minimum wheel speed
as shown on tool nameplate.
*
Hold tool by insulated
gripping surfaces
when performing
an operation
where the cutting
tool may contact
hidden