Kobalt K20LC-26A - Safety Information; General Safety Rules; Work Area Safety; Electrical Safety

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SAFETY INFORMATION
Know the Tool
To operate this tool, carefully read this manual and all labels afxed to the circular saw before using it.
Keep this manual available for future reference.
Important
This tool should be serviced only by a qualied service technician.
Read All Instructions Thoroughly
General Safety Rules For All Power Tools
WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow all warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, re 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.
Work Area Safety
• Keeptheworkareacleanandwelllit.Cluttered and dark areas invite accidents.
• Donotoperatepowertoolsinexplosiveatmospheres,suchasinthepresenceofammable
liquids,gasesordust.Power tools create sparks, which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keepchildrenandbystandersawaywhileoperatingapowertool.Distractions can cause you
to lose control.
Electrical safety
• Powertoolplugsmustmatchtheoutlet.Nevermodifythepluginanyway.Donotuseany
adaptorplugswithearthed(grounded)powertools.Unmodied plugs and matching outlets will
reduce the risk of electric shock.
• 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.
• Donotexposepowertoolstorainorwetconditions.Water entering a power tool will increase
the risk of electric shock.
• Donotabusethecord.Neverusethecordforcarrying,pullingorunpluggingthepowertool.
Keepthecordawayfromheat,oil,sharpedgesormovingparts.Damaged or entangled cords
increase the risk of electric shock.
• 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.
• 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.