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parts of the tool “live” and shock the
operator.
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may lead to loss of control.
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up may occur causing serious personal
injury.
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6+2(6 :+(1 86,1* 7+,6 722/ Shears
produce sharp metal strips or edges that if
contacted can lacerate skin easily.
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to high intensity noise can cause hearing
loss.
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action may be harmful to your hands and
arms.
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entangled with clothing and injury may result.
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guard helps keep the sharp metal strips or
pieces away from contacting your hand.
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work or remove cut material during use of
the shear. Shears that cut metal will cut skin
easily.
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edges can pierce the jacket of the cord,
which can be a shock hazard.
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greater than the capacity of the shear may
cause damage to the cutting edges of the
shear.
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minimize stalling.
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preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
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untrained users.
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poorly maintained power tools.
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maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to bind and are easier to
control.
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power tool for operations different from those
intended could result in a hazardous situation.
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safety of the power tool is maintained.