The term “power tool” inall of the warnings listed below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery- operated (cordless) power tool. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Work area safetyKeep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. Do not operate power tools in explosiveatmospheres, such as in the presence offlammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dustor fumes. Keep children and bystanders away whileoperating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control. Electrical safetyPower tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do notuse any adapter plugs with earthed(grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugsand matching outlets will reduce risk ofelectric shock. Avoid body contact with earthed orgrounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if yourbody is earthed or grounded. Do not expose power tools to rain or wetconditions. Water entering a power tool willincrease the risk of electric shock. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unpluggingthe power tool. Keep cord away fromheat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase therisk of electric shock. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock. Do not use AC only rated tools with a DCpower supply. While the tool may appear towork, the electrical components of the ACrated tool are likely to fail and create ahazard to the operator. If operating the power tool in damplocations is unavoidable a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) must be used tosupply the power to your tool. GFCI and personal protection devices like electrician’srubber gloves and footwear will furtherenhance your personal safety. Personal safetyStay alert, watch what you are doing anduse common sense when operating apower tool. Do not use a power tool whileyou are tired or under the influence ofdrugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools mayresult in serious personal injury. Use safety equipment. Always wear eyeprotection. Safety equipment such as dustmask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, orhearing protection used for appropriateconditions will reduce personal injuries. Avoid accidental starting. Ensure theswitch is in the off-position beforeplugging in. Carrying power tools with yourfinger on the switch or plugging in powertools that have the switch on invites accidents. Remove any adjusting key or wrenchbefore turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotatingpart of the power tool may result in personalinjury. Do not overreach. Keep proper footingand balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpectedsituations. Dress properly. Do not wear looseclothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from movingparts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair canbe caught in moving parts. If devices are provided for the connectionof dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properlyused. Use of these devices can reduce dust- related hazards. -2 SM 2610938738 03-06 3/10/06 9:28 AM Page 3 SM 2610938738 03-06 3/10/06 9:28 AM Page 3 Keep handles dry, clean and free from oiland grease. Slippery hands cannot safelycontrol the power tool. Power tool use and care Do not force the power tool. Use thecorrect power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job betterand safer at the rate for which it was designed. Do not use the power tool if the switchdoes not turn it on and off. Any power toolthat cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. Disconnect the plug from the powersource and/or the battery pack from the power tool before making anyadjustments, changing accessories, orstoring power tools. Such preventive safetymeasures reduce the risk of starting thepower tool accidentally. Store idle power tools out of the reach ofchildren and do not allow personsunfamiliar with the power tool or theseinstructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands ofuntrained users. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other conditionthat may affect the power tools operation. If damaged, have the power tool repairedbefore use. Many accidents are caused bypoorly maintained power tools. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharpcutting edges are less likely to bind and areeasier to control. Use the power tool, accessories and toolbits etc., in accordance with theseinstructions and in the manner intended for the particular type of power tool, taking into account the workingconditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations differentfrom those intended could resu...