SAFETY
GUiDELiNES
- DEFiNiTiONS
It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains
relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING
PROBLEMS. The symbols
below are used to help you recognize this information.
,/_ DANGER:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, wilt
result in death or serious injury.
/k WARNING:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
z_ CAUTION:
Indicates a. po.tentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moaerate tnjury.
C..AU.TION.:, U.sed
without the safety ate.rt symbol.indicates
a potentially hazardous
situation wnicn, iTnot avoiaea, may result in property aamage.
General
Power Tool Safety Warnings
Z_WARNING!
Read all safety warnings
and instructions. Failure to follow the
warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool
or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
1) Work area safety
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres,
such as in the
presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which
may ignite the dust or fumes.
c) Keep children
and bystanders
away while operating a power tool. Distractions
can cause you to lose control.
2) Electrical
safety
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify
the plug in any way,. Do
not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded)
power tools. Unmodified
plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces such as pipes,
radiators,
ranges and refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric shock if
your body is earthed or grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power
tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying,
pulling or unplugging
the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension
cord suitable
for
outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock:
f) If operating
a power tool in a damp location
is unavoidable, use a ground fault
circuit interrupter (GFCl) protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of
electric shock.
g) A GFCI with a tripping current of 30mA or less is recommended.
3) Personal safety
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating
a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the
influence
of drugs, alcohol
or medication.
A moment of inattention while
operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment.
Always wear eye protection. Protective
equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional
starting. Ensure the switch is in the off=position
before
connecting
to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying
the
tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools
that have the switch on invites accidents.