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GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Read and understand all instructions. Failure to MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and follow all instructions listed below, may result in clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. for lubricating and changing accessories. DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before servic- read all instructions KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator's manual carefully. Learn the applications and limitations as well as specific potential hazards related to this tool. G U A R D A G A I N S T E L E C T R I C A L S H O C K by preventing body contact with grounded surfaces. For example: pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on. KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered work areas and work benches invite accidents. DO NOT leave tools or pieces of wood on the tool while it is in operation. DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do ing, or when changing attachments, blades, bits, cutters, etc., all tools should be disconnected from power source. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure switch is off when plugging in any tool. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the operator's manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may result in injury. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged must be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service not use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose them to rain. Keep the work area well lit. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All visitors center to avoid risk of personal injury. USE THE RIGHT DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade, cutter, or sanding spindle against the direction should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance or rotation of the blade, cutter, or sanding spindle only. from work area. Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord while operating. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks, NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN THE POWER OFF. Don't leave tool until it comes to a complete stop. master switches, or by removing starter keys. PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust mask if DON'T FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and the cutting operation is dusty. safer at the rate for which it was designed. PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force the tool or attach- during extended periods of operation. ment to do a job for which it was not designed. DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by the cord or Use the proper extension cord. Make sure your yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from extension cord is in good condition. Use only a cord heavy heat, oil, and sharp edges. enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. A wire gauge size (A.W.G.) of at least 16 is recommended for an extension cord 25 feet or less in length. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing, neckties, or jewelry that can get caught and draw you into moving parts. Rubber gloves and nonslip footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Also wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses, they are not safety glasses. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical, it is safer than using your hand and frees both USE OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords with approved ground connection that are intended for use outdoors and so marked. K EEP B LADES CLEA N, SHAR P, and with sufficient set. Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickback. NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes. Inspect TOOL CORDS periodically. If damaged, have repaired by a qualified service technician at an authorized service facility. The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment-grounding conductor. If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment-grounding conductor to a live terminal. Repair or replace a damaged or worn hands to operate the tool. cord immediately. Stay constantly aware of cord location and keep it well away from the rotating blade.