Milwaukee M18 CDD - Work Area Safety; Electrical Safety; Personal Safety; General Power Tool Safety Warnings

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PERSONAL SAFETY
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
WORK AREA SAFETY
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
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dark areas invite accidents.
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which may ignite the dust or fumes.
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you to lose control.
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reduce risk of electric shock.
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shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
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the risk of electric shock.
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increase the risk of electric shock.
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of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk
of electric shock.
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the risk of electric shock.
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may
result in personal injury.
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of the power tool in unexpected situations.
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lery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
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dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
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power tool will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was designed.
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WXUQLWRQDQGRII Any power tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must
be repaired.
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preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
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WKHSRZHUWRROPower tools are dangerous in the
hands of untrained users.
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are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
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maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
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for operations different from those intended could
result in a hazardous situation.
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moment of inattention while operating power tools
may result in serious personal injury.
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as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions
will reduce personal injuries.
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that have the switch on invites accidents.
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when used with another battery pack.
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BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
WARNING READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
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