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WARNING: Some dust created by 
power sanding, sawing, grinding, 
drilling and other construction activities 
contains chemicals known to the state 
of California to cause cancer, birth 
defects or other reproductive harm. 
Some examples of these chemicals are:
•   Lead from lead-based paints;
•   Crystalline silica from bricks and 
cement and other masonry products 
and 
•   Arsenic and chromium from 
chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, 
depending on how often you do this 
type of work. To reduce your exposure 
to these chemical: 
•  Work in a well ventilated area, and 
•  Work with approved safety 
equipment, such as those dust masks 
that are specially designed to filter 
out microscopic particles.
WARNING: This product maybe 
contains lead, phthalate or other 
chemicals known to the State of 
California to cause cancer, birth defects 
and other reproductive harm. Please 
wash your hands after use.
GENERAL POWER TOOL 
SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING: Read all safety warnings 
and 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 refer to 
your electric (corded) power tool or battery-
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 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 grounded power tools. 
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets 
will reduce risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with grounded 
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, 
ranges and refrigerators. There is an 
increased risk of electric shock if your body 
is 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 ground 
fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) 
protected supply. Use of an GFCI 
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 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