BM 3609929853 9-04
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 preventive 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. Any
alteration or modification is a misuse and
may result in a dangerous condition.
Check for misalignment or binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, and any
Always unplug the tool from the power
source before changing accessories or
making any adjustments. Accidental start
up may occur causing serious personal
injury.
Always wear safety goggles or eye
protection when using this tool. Wear
leather gloves and safety shoes. Leather
gloves and safety shoes will protect hands
from sharp metal edges and feet from sharp
metal pieces.
Secure the material being cut. Never hold
small pieces in your hand or across your
legs. Do not touch punch and die during
use of the nibbler.
and die may cause a laceration or crush injury.
Periodically check tool fasteners for
looseness and tighten as required. The
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other condition that may affect the tools
operation. If damaged, have the tool
serviced before using. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained tools. Develop
a periodic maintenance schedule for your
tool.
Use
only
accessories
recommended by the manufacturer for
your model. Accessories that may be
suitable for one tool,
when used on another tool.
Service
Tool service must be performed only by
qualified repair personnel. Service or
maintenance performed by unqualified
personnel could result in a risk of injury. For
example: internal wires may be misplaced or
pinched, safety guard return springs may be
improperly mounted.
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. Certain cleaning
agents
such
as
tetrachloride, ammonia, etc. may damage
plastic parts.
vibration of the nibbler may cause fasteners to
occasionally loosen.
Do not cut material greater than the rated
capacity of the nibbler. Cutting material
thicker than the capacity will cause damage to
punch and die set.
Do not use dull or damaged punch and
dies or accessories not intended for a
nibbler. Replace worn punches and dies.
Dull or damaged bits have a greater tendency
to bind in the workpiece.
When removing the punch/die set from the
tool avoid contact with skin and use proper
protective gloves when grasping the bit or
accessory. Accessories may be hot after
prolonged use.
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that
are
may become hazardous
gasoline,
carbon