Milwaukee 5262-21 - General Power Tool Safety Warnings; Work Area Safety; Electrical Safety; Personal Safety

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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
WORK AREA SAFETY
 Cluttered or
dark areas invite accidents.
-

 Power tools create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
    
 Distractions can cause
you to lose control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY



Unmodied plugs and matching outlets will
reduce risk of electric shock.


There is an increased risk of electric
shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
-
Water entering a power tool will increase
the risk of electric shock.


  
Damaged or entangled cords
increase the risk of electric shock.

Use
of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk
of electric shock.

-
Use of an GFCI
reduces the risk of electric shock.
PERSONAL SAFETY



-
A moment of inattention while operating
power tools may result in serious personal injury.
  
 Protective equipment such
as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions
will reduce personal injuries.



Carrying power tools with
your nger on the switch or energising power tools
that have the switch on invites accidents.

A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may
result in personal injury.
     
 This enables better control
of the power tool in unexpected situations.


 Loose clothes, jewel-
lery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.


Use of
dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

 The correct
power tool will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was designed.

 Any power tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must
be repaired.

  

Such pre-
ventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting
the power tool accidentally.
-


Power tools are dangerous in the
hands of untrained users.


   

Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
  Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.



Use of the power tool
for operations different from those intended could
result in a hazardous situation.
SERVICE


This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.
WARNING READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Save
all warnings and instructions for future reference. -
