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such as pipes, radiators, ranges and Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of balance at all times. Proper footing and electric shock if your body is grounded. If balance enables better control of the tool in operating the power tool in damp locations is unexpected situations. unavoidable, a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter Use safety equipment. Always wear eye must be used to supply the power to your tool. protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety Electrician’s rubber gloves and footwear will shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be further enhance your personal safety. used for appropriate conditions. Don't expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will Tool Use and Care increase the risk of electric shock. Use clamps or other practical way to Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord secure and support the workpiece to a to carry the tools or pull the plug from an stable platform. Holding the work by hand or outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp against your body is unstable and may lead to edges or moving parts. Replace damaged loss of control. cords immediately. Damaged cords increase Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for the risk of electric shock. your application. The correct tool will do the When operating a power tool outside, use job better and safer at the rate for which it is an outdoor extension cord marked "W-A" designed. -2 BM 2610993482 2-04 2/9/04 9:17 AM Page 3 Do not use tool if switch does not turn it a periodic maintenance schedule for your “ON” or “OFF”. Any tool that cannot be tool. controlled with the switch is dangerous and Use only accessories that are must be repaired. recommended by the manufacturer for Disconnect the plug from the power your model. Accessories that may be source before making any adjustments, suitable for one tool, may become changing accessories, or storing the tool. hazardous when used on another tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally. Service Tool service must be performed only by Store idle tools out of reach of children qualified repair personnel. Service or and other untrained persons. Tools are maintenance performed by unqualified dangerous in the hands of untrained users. personnel could result in a risk of injury. For Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting example: internal wires may be misplaced ortools sharp and clean. Properly pinched, safety guard return springs may bemaintained tools, with sharp cutting edges improperly mounted. are less likely to bind and are easier to When servicing a tool, use only identical control. Any alteration or modification is a replacement parts. Follow instructions in misuse and may result in a dangerous the Maintenance section of this manual. condition. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Check for misalignment or binding of Maintenance Instructions may create a risk moving parts, breakage of parts, and any of electric shock or injury. Certain cleaning other condition that may affect the tools agents such as gasoline, carbon operation. If damaged, have the tool tetrachloride, ammonia, etc. may damageserviced before using. Many accidents are plastic parts. caused by poorly maintained tools. Develop Safety Rules for Jigsaws Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces Keep hands away from cutting area. Do when performing an operation where the not reach under the material being cut. cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or The proximity of the blade to your hand is its own cord. Contact with a "live" wire will hidden from your sight. make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" Keep hands from between the gear and shock the operator. Do not drill, fasten housing and saw blade holder. The or break into existing walls or other blind reciprocating blade holder can pinch your areas where electrical wiring may exist. If fingers. this situation is unavoidable, disconnect all fuses or circuit breakers feeding this Do not use dull or damaged blades. Bent worksite. blade can break easily or cause kickback. Never leave the trigger locked "ON". Before starting to cut, turn tool "ON" and Before plugging the tool in, check that the allow the blade to come to full speed. trigger lock is "OFF". Accidental start-ups Tool can chatter or vibrate if blade speed is could cause injury. too slow at beginning of cut and possibly kickback. Be aware of the location and setting of the switch "Lock-ON" button. If the switch Always wear safety goggles or eye is locked "ON" during the use, be ready for protection when using this tool. Use a emergency situations to switch it "OFF", by dust mask or respirator for applications first pulling the trigger then immediately which generate dust. releasing it without pressing the "Lock-ON" Secure material before cutting. Never button. hold it in your hand or across legs. Small -3 BM 2610993482 2-04 2/9/04 9:17 AM Page 4 or thin material may flex or vibrate with...
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