SAFETY GUIDELINES / DEFINITIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING
READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS BEFORE OPERATING THIS
TOOL. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE AND WILL
VOID WARRANTY.
1. Use personal protective equipment. Always wear
eye protection.
2. Keep your work area clean and well lit.
3. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away
from hot parts.
4. Only use safety equipment that has been approved
by an appropriate standards agency.
5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
6. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while
operating this product.
7. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, and use
common sense when operating this product. Do not
use this product while tired or under the inuence of
drugs, alcohol or medication.
8. Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
ammable liquids, gases or dust.
9. Tool/equipment service must be performed only by
qualied repair personnel. Service or maintenance
performed by unqualied personnel could result in
a risk of injury.
10. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the Trigger
is in the off position before connecting to power
source, picking up or carrying the tool.
11. Maintain labels and nameplates on this product.
These carry important information. If unread-
able or missing, contact Performance Tool for a
replacement.
12. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way.
13. Do not use any adapter plugs with grounded
power tools.
14. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep
cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving
parts.
15. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions.
16. If operating a power tool in a damp location is
unavoidable, use a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI) protected supply.
17. Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such
as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators.
18. The warnings, precautions, and instructions
discussed in this manual cannot cover all possible
conditions and situations that may occur. The
operator must understand that common sense and
caution are factors, which cannot be built into this
product, but must be supplied by the operator.
WARNING: This product and its packaging contain
a chemical known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARNING: Read and understand this entire instruction manual before attempting to assemble, install, operate or
maintain this product. Failure to comply with the instructions may result in serious personal injury
and/or property damage!
The following signal words are used to emphasize safety warnings that must be followed when using this product:
This instruction manual is intended for your benefit. Please read and follow the safety, installation, maintenance and troubleshooting steps
described within to ensure your safety and satisfaction. The contents of this instruction manual are based upon the latest product information
available at the time of publication. The manufacturer reserves the right to make product changes at any time without notice.
DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury.
WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, COULD result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE Indicates important information, which if not followed,
MAY cause damage to equipment.
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