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SAFETYOPERATIONMAINTENANCE SETUP
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 (GFCI) protected supply. Use of 
a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.
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.
d.  Remove any adjusting key or wrench 
before turning the power tool on.  A wrench 
or a key left attached to a rotating part of the 
power tool may result in personal injury.
e.  Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and 
balance at all times.  This enables better control 
of the power tool in unexpected situations.
f.  Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing 
or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing 
and gloves away from moving parts.  
Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair 
can be caught in moving parts.
g.  If devices are provided for the connection 
of dust extraction and collection 
facilities, ensure these are connected 
and properly used.  Use of dust collection 
can reduce dust-related hazards.
h.  Do not let familiarity gained from frequent 
use of tools allow you to become 
complacent and ignore tool safety 
principles.  A careless action can cause 
severe injury within a fraction of a second.
i.  Only use safety equipment that has been 
approved by an appropriate standards agency.  
Unapproved safety equipment may not provide 
adequate protection.  Eye protection must be 
ANSI‑approved and breathing protection 
must be NIOSH‑approved for the 
specific hazards in the work area.
j.  Avoid unintentional starting.   
Prepare to begin work before turning on the tool.
k.  Do not lay the tool down until it has come to 
a complete stop.  Moving parts can grab the 
surface and pull the tool out of your control.
l.  When using a handheld power 
tool, maintain a firm grip.
m. Do not leave the tool unattended when 
it is plugged into an electrical outlet.  
Turn off the tool, and unplug it from its 
electrical outlet before leaving.
n.  This product is not a toy.  
Keep it out of reach of children.
o.  People with pacemakers should consult their 
physician(s) before use.  Electromagnetic fields 
in close proximity to heart pacemaker could 
cause pacemaker interference or pacemaker 
failure.  In addition, people with pacemakers 
should: 
• Avoid operating alone. 
• Do not use with Trigger locked on. 
• Properly maintain and inspect to avoid 
electrical shock. 
• Properly ground power cord.  
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) 
should also be implemented – it prevents 
sustained electrical shock.
p.  The warnings, precautions, and instructions 
discussed in this instruction manual cannot 
cover all possible conditions and situations 
that may occur.  It must be understood by the 
operator that common sense and caution are 
factors which cannot be built into this product, 
but must be supplied by the operator.
4.  Power tool use and care
a.  Do not force the power tool. Use the correct 
power tool for your application.  The correct 
power tool will do the job better and safer 
at the rate for which it was designed.
b.  Do not use the power tool if the switch 
does not turn it on and off.  Any power 
tool that cannot be controlled with the switch 
is dangerous and must be repaired.