Kobalt KT300A - Safety Information; General Safety Rules

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SAFETY INFORMATION
Know the Tool
to operate this tool, carefully read this manual and all labels afxed to the drill/driver before using it.
Keep this manual available for future reference.
Important
This tool should only be serviced 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flammable
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.