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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
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Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result
in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
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The term ″power tool″ in the warnings refers to
your mains-operated (corded) power tool.
Work area safety
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Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
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Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Electrical safety
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Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.
Personal safety
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power tools may result in serious personal injury.
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such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard
hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal injuries.
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with your finger on the switch or energising power
tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
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or a key left attached to a rotating part of the
power tool may result in personal injury.
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or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
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dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
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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.
Power tool use and care
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The correct power tool will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it was designed.
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Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the
Trigger is dangerous and must be repaired.