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II. General safety guidelines
WARNING! READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS Failure to follow the safety rules listed below and other
basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury.
Work Area
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY
Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord. All visitors should be kept safe distance from work
area.
KEEP WORK AREAS CLEAN
Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF
With padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys.
AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS
Don’t use power tools in damp or wet locations. Keep work area well lit. Do not expose power tools
to rain. Do not use the tool in the presence of flammable liquids or gases.
Personal Safety
KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL
Read and understand the owner’s manual and labels affixed to the tool. Learn its application and
limitations as well as the specific potential hazards particular to this tool.
DON’T OVERREACH
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
STAY ALERT
Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired. Do not
operate while under medication or while using alcohol or other drugs.
WEAR PROPER APPAREL
Do not wear lose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which may get caught
in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long
hair.
ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES
Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty, and ear plugs during extended periods of
operation. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.
GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK
Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces. For example: pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator
enclosures.
DISCONNECT TOOLS FROM POWER SOURCE
When not in use, before servicing, when changing blades, bits, cutters, etc.
KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE
In working order, and in proper adjustment and alignment.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES
When not in use, before servicing, when changing blades, bits, cutters, etc.
REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING
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