GENERAL SAFETY RULES
Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your item works. SAVE THESE SAFE-
TY INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING: To avoid mistakes and serious injury, do not plug in your tool until the following steps
have been read and understood.
1. READ and become familiar with this entire instruction manual. LEARN the tool’s applications, limitations, and
possible hazards.
2. AVOID DANGEROUS CONDITIONS. Do not use in wet or damp areas or expose them to rain. Keep work
areas well lit.
3. DO NOT use in the presence of flammable liquids or gases.
4. DO NOT direct the tool at any bystanders.
5. KEEP BYSTANDERS AT A SAFE DISTANCE from the work area, especially when the tool is operating.
NEVER allow children or pets near the tool.
6. DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL to do a job for which it was not designed.
7. DRESS FOR SAFETY. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, or jewelry (rings, watches, etc.) when op-
erating the tool. Inappropriate clothing and items can get caught in moving parts and draw you in. ALWAYS wear
non-slip footwear and tie back long hair.
8. WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK if working in dusty or dirty conditions.
9. ALWAYS remove the battery from the tool when making adjustments, changing parts, cleaning, or working on
the tool.
10. AVOID ACCIDENTAL START-UPS. Make sure the power switch is in the OFF position before inserting the
battery.
11. REMOVE ADJUSTMENT TOOLS. Always make sure all adjustment tools are removed from the tool before
turning it on.
12. NEVER LEAVE A RUNNING TOOL UNATTENDED. Turn the power switch OFF. Do not leave the tool
until it has come to a complete stop.
13. NEVER STAND ON A TOOL. Serious injury could result if the tool tips or is accidentally hit. DO NOT store
anything above or near the tool.
14. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Wear oil-resistant rubber-soled foot-
wear. Keep the floor clear of oil, scrap, and other debris.
15. WEAR NECESSARY band and hearing protection. Wear no-slip heavy duty work gloves and hearing protec-
tion in order to prevent injury.
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