Chicago Electric Heavy Duty Hot Knife 66182 - Manual (Page 4)

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do the job better and safer at the rate
for which it was designed.
Do not use the power tool if the
b.
power Switch does not turn it on
and off. Any power tool that cannot
be controlled with the Switch is dan-
gerous and must be repaired.
Disconnect the power plug from
c.
the power source before making
any adjustments, changing ac-
cessories, or storing power tools.
Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the power
tool accidentally.
Store idle power tools out of the
d.
reach of children and do not allow
persons unfamiliar with the power
tool or these instructions to oper-
ate the power tool. Power tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
maintain power tools. check for
e.
misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect the
power tool’s operation. If dam-
aged, have the power tool repaired
before use. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained power
tools.
Use the power tool and its acces-
f.
sories in accordance with these
instructions, taking into account
the working conditions and the
work to be performed. Use of the
power tool for operations different
from those intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
Service
5.
Have your power tool serviced by a.
a qualified repair person using
only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the
power tool is maintained.
Specific Safety Warnings
Maintain labels and nameplates on 1.
the Hot Knife. These carry important
safety information. If unreadable or
missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools
for a replacement.
This Hot Knife can create heat up to
2.
approximately 840° Fahrenheit. Al-
ways keep fingers, hands, body, and
clothing away from the heated com-
ponents of this tool.
Avoid unintentional starting. Prepare
3.
to begin work before turning on the
Hot Knife.
Do not allow any objects (liquid or
4.
metal) to fall into the Heat Block
holes of the tool. Doing so can cause
short circuiting and/or electric shock.
Do not lay the Hot Knife down on a
5.
flammable surface. Use and lay this
tool on a fireproof work surface only.
Always keep multiple class ABC fire
6.
extinguishers nearby.
Use the Hot Knife in a well ventilated
7.
area only.
Do not leave the Hot Knife unat-
8.
tended when it is plugged into an
electrical outlet. Turn off the tool,
and unplug it from its electrical outlet
before leaving.
Allow the Hot Knife to completely cool
9.
before storing.
This product is not a toy. Keep it out
10.
of reach of children.