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DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE,
first contact your local STANLEY office
or nearest authorized service center.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
 Warning! Read and understand all instructions. Failure 
to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric 
shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
General power tool safety warnings.
 Warning! Read all safety warnings and 
all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and 
instructions listed below may result in electric shock,  
fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. 
The term “power tool” in all of the warnings listed below 
refers to your mains operated (corded) power tool or 
battery operated (cordless) power tool.
1.   Work Area Safety
a.   Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and 
  dark areas invite accidents.
b.   Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, 
  such as in the presence of flammable 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. Unmodified 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 increase 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 edges 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. Note: The term “Residual Curent Device  
  (RCD)” can be replaced by “Ground Fault Circuit  
  Interrupter (GFCI)” or by “Earth Leakage Circuit  
  Breaker (ELCB)”.
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 medication. 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 conditions 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 finger 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 clothing or  
  jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away 
  from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long 
  hair can be caught in moving parts.
g.   If devices are provided for the connection of dust  
  extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are
  connected and properly used. Use of these devices  
  can reduce dust related hazards.
4.   Power Tool Use and Care
a.   Do not force the power tool. Use the correct 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 cannot be  
  controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be  
 repaired.