Skil 9002 - General Power Tool Safety Instructions; Work Area Safety; Electrical Safety; Personal Safety

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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING! Read all safety
warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric
shock, fire 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bat-
tery-operated(cordless)powertool.
1. Work area safety
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
ordarkareasinviteaccidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive at-
mospheres, such as in the presence of flam-
mable liquids, gases or dust.Powertoolscreate
sparkswhichmayignitethedustorfumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool.Distractionscancause
you to lose control.
2. Electrical safety
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use
any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded)
power tools. Unmodied plugs and matching
outletswillreduceriskofelectricshock.
b) 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.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool will in-
creasetheriskofelectricshock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord
for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power
tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edg-
es or moving parts.Damagedorentangledcords
increasetheriskofelectricshock.
e) 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.
f) If operating a power tool in a damp location
is unavoidable, use a residual current device
(RCD) protected supply.UseofanRCDreduces
theriskofelectricshock.
3. Personal safety
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool.
Do not use a power tool while you are tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medi-
cation. A moment of inattention while operating
powertoolsmayresultinseriouspersonalinjury.
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always
wear eye protection. Protective equipment such
as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat,
or hearing protection used for appropriate condi-
tionswillreducepersonalinjuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
switch is in the off-position before connecting
to power source and/or battery pack, picking
up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools
withyourngerontheswitchorenergisingpower
toolsthathavetheswitchoninvitesaccidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
turning the power tool on.Awrenchorakeyleft
attachedtoarotatingpartofthepowertoolmay
result in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.Thisenablesbettercontrol
ofthepowertoolinunexpectedsituations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose cloth-
ing or jewellery. Keep your hair ands clothing
away from moving parts.Looseclothes,jewel-
lery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection
of dust extraction and collection facilities, en-
sure these are connected and properly used.
Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related
hazards.
4. Power tool use and care
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the cor-
rect power tool for your application. Thecorrect
powertoolwilldothejobbetterandsaferatthe
rateforwhichitwasdesigned.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does
not turn it on and off.Anypowertoolthatcan-
notbecontrolledwiththeswitchisdangerousand
must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source
and/or the battery pack from the power tool
before making any adjustments, changing ac-
cessories, or storing power tools. Such preven-
tivesafetymeasuresreducetheriskofstartingthe
powertoolaccidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of
children and do not allow persons unfamiliar
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