SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO FOLLOW
• Always wear protection when operating or performing maintenance on this tool.
• Always wear hearing protection when operating this tool.
• Always use Personal Protective Equipment appropriate to the tool used and material worked. This
may include dust mask or other breathing apparatus, safety glasses, ear plugs, gloves, apron, safety
shoes, hard hat and other equipment.
• Prevent exposure and breathing of harmful dust and particles created by power tool use:
- Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, and grinding, drilling, and other construction
activities contains chemicals known 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 chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved
safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to lter out microscopic
particles.
• Keep others a safe distance from your work area, or ensure they use appropriate Personal Protective
Equipment.
• This tool is not designed for working in explosive environments, including those caused by fumes
and dust, or near ammable materials.
• Be aware of buried, hidden or other hazards in your work environment. Do not contact or damage
cords, conduits, pipes, or hoses that may contain electrical wires, explosive gases or harmful liquids.
• Keep hands, loose clothing, long hair and jewelry away from working end of tool.
• Do not indulge in horseplay. Distraction can cause accidents.
• Power tools can vibrate in use. Vibration, repetitive motions or uncomfortable positions may be
harmful to your hands and arms. Stop using any tool if discomfort, tingling feeling or pain occurs.
Seek medical advices before resuming use.
• Keep body stance balanced and rm. Do not overreach when operating this tool. Anticipate and be
alert for sudden changes in motion, reaction torques, or forces during startup and operation.
• Tool and/or accessories may briey continue their motion after throttle is released.
