Personal safety, Power tool use and care, Electrical safety (cont.) – Chicago Electric Double Cut Saw 68316 User Manual

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SKU 68316

5.

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.

6.

If operating a power tool in a damp location

is unavoidable, use a Ground Fault Circuit

Interrupter (GFCI) protected supply.

Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.

Personal safety

1.

Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use

common sense when operating a power tool.

Do not use a power tool while you are tired

or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or

medication. A moment of inattention while operating

power tools may result in serious personal injury.

2.

Use safety equipment. Always wear eye

protection. Safety equipment such as

dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat,

or hearing protection used for appropriate

conditions will reduce personal injuries.

3.

Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the

switch is in the off-position before connecting

to power source and/or battery pack, picking

up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools

with your finger on the switch or energizing power

tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

4.

Remove any adjusting key or wrench

before turning the power tool on.

A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part

of the power tool may result in personal injury.

5.

Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and

balance at all times. This enables better control

of the power tool in unexpected situations.

6.

Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or

jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves

away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry

or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

7.

If devices are provided for the connection of

dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure

these are connected and properly used. Use of

these devices can reduce dust-related hazards.

8.

Only use safety equipment that has been

approved by an appropriate standards agency.

Unapproved safety equipment may not provide

adequate protection. Eye protection must

be ANSI-approved and breathing

protection must be NIOSH-approved for

the specific hazards in the work area.

Power tool use and care

1.

Do not force the power tool. Use the

correct power tool for your application.

The correct power tool will do the job better and

safer at the rate for which it was designed.

2.

Do not use the power tool if the switch

does not turn it on and off. Any power

tool that cannot be controlled with the switch

is dangerous and must be repaired.

3.

Disconnect the plug from the power source

and/or the battery pack from the power tool

before making any adjustments, changing

accessories, or storing power tools.

Such preventive safety measures reduce the

risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

4.

Store idle power tools out of the reach of

children and do not allow persons unfamiliar

with the power tool or these instructions

to operate the power tool. Power tools are

dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

5.

Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment

or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts

and any other condition that may affect the

power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the

power tool repaired before use. Many accidents

are caused by poorly maintained power tools.

6.

Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly

maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges

are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

7.

Use the power tool, accessories and blades

etc. 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.

Electrical safety (cont.)

SAFETY

OPERA

TION

MAINTENANCE

SETUP

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