SAFETY WARNING & CAUTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS TOOL!
1. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas invite injuries.
2. OBSERVE WORK AREA CONDITIONS. Do not use tools in damp, wet, or poorly lit locations.
Don’texposetorain.Keepworkareawelllit.Donotuseelectricallypoweredequipmentinthe
presenceofammablegasesorliquids.
3.KEEPCHILDRENAWAY.Childrenmustneverbeallowedintheworkarea.Donotletthem
handlemachines,tools,orequipment.
4.STOREIDLEEQUIPMENT.Whennotinuse,toolsmustbelockedupinadrylocationtoinhibit
rust.Alwayslockuptoolsandkeepoutofreachofchildren.
5. DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was
intended. Do not use inappropriate attachments in an attempt to exceed the tool’s capacities.
6. USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB. Do not use a tool for a purpose for which it was not
intended.
7. DRESS PROPERLY Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry, as they can be caught in moving parts.
Non-skidfootwearisrecommended.Wearrestrictivehaircoveringtocontainlonghair.Alwayswear
appropriateworkclothing.
8. USE EYE, EAR AND BREATHING PROTECTION. Always wear ANSI approved impact safety
gogglesifyouareproducingmetallingsorwoodchips.WearanANSIapproveddustmaskor
respiratorwhenworkingaroundmetal,wood,andchemicaldustsandmists.UseANSIapprovedear
protectionwhenworkinginaloudornoisyenvironment.
9. DO NOT ABUSE THE POWER CORD. Protect the power cord from damage, either from
impacts,pullingorcorrosivematerials.Donotyankmachine’scordtodisconnectitfromthe
receptacle.
10. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Do not reach over or
across running machines.
11. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect power cord periodically and,
ifdamaged,haveitrepairedbyanauthorizedtechnician.Inspectallhydraulicsealsforleaksprior
touse.Controlhandleandpowerswitchmustbekeptclean,dry,andfreefromoilandgreaseatall
times.
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WARNING: When using shop equipment, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury and hazards.