Work Area Safety
• Keep children and bystanders away while operating. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
Personal Safety
• Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles, NIOSH-approved dust mask/respirator, and heavy-duty
work gloves during use and service.
• Stay alert and use common sense when operating. Do not use when tired or under influence of
drugs, alcohol or medication.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control in
unexpected situations.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away
from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
Maintenance and Servicing
Damaged tools and accessories can fail, causing personal injury. Do not use a damaged product.
• Before each use, inspect the condition of the tool and it’s accessories. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, cracked or broken parts, and any other condition that may affect its safe
operation.
• After use, clean external surfaces of the product with clean, moist cloth.
Note: The warnings, precautions and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all
possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood by the operator that common
sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the
operator.
