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SAFETYOPERATIONMAINTENANCE SETUP
Do not leave the tool unattended when
into an electrical outlet
unplug it from its electrical outlet
This product is not a toy.
People with pacemakers should consult their
physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields in
close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause
pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure.
addition, people with pacemakers should:
• Properly maintain and inspect to avoid
• Properly ground power cord. Ground Fault Circuit
) should also be implemented
prevents sustained electrical shock.
dust created by power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction
chemicals known [to the State
of California] to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Some examples of
• Lead from lead-based paints
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement or
• Arsenic and chromium from
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 filter out microscopic particles.
(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5,
WARNING: Handling the cord on this product will
expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State
of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5,
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,
This tool vibrates during use.
exposure to vibration may
cause temporary or permanent physical injury,
particularly to the hands, arms and shoulders.
reduce the risk of vibration-related injury:
Anyone using vibrating tools regularly or for
an extended period should first be examined
by a doctor and then have regular medical
check-ups to ensure medical problems are not
being caused or worsened from use. Pregnant
women or people who have impaired blood
circulation to the hand, past hand injuries,
nervous system disorders, diabetes, or
symptoms related to vibration (such
as tingling, numbness, and white or blue fingers),
seek medical advice as soon as
Do not smoke during use. Nicotine reduces
the blood supply to the hands and fingers,
increasing the risk of vibration-related injury.
Wear suitable gloves to reduce the
vibration effects on the user.
Use tools with the lowest vibration
Include vibration-free periods each day of work.
Grip tool as lightly as possible (while still keeping
safe control of it). Let the tool do the work.
To reduce vibration, maintain the tool as
explained in this manual. If
vibration occurs, stop use
