Milwaukee Tool 6955-20 - Manual (Page 2)

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PERSONAL SAFETY
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
WORK AREA SAFETY
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
WARNING READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure
to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fi re and/or serious
injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term "power
tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.
POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered,
dark work areas invite accidents.
• Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use
your power tool in rain, damp or wet locations or in
the presence of explosive atmospheres (gaseous
fumes, dust or fl ammable materials). Remove
materials or debris that may be ignited by sparks.
• Keep bystanders away. Children and bystanders
should be kept at a safe distance from the work
area to avoid distracting the operator and contact-
ing the tool or extension cord.
• Protect others in the work area from debris such
as chips and sparks. Provide barriers or shields
as needed.
• Make workshop child proof with padlocks, mas-
ter switches, or by removing starter keys.
• Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet
properly installed and grounded in accordance
with all codes and ordinances. Never remove
the grounding prong or modify the plug in any way.
Do not use any adaptor plugs. Check with a quali-
fi ed electrician if you are in doubt as to whether
the outlet is properly grounded. If the tool should
electrically malfunction or break down, grounding
provides a low resistance path to carry electricity
away from the user.
• Double insulated tools are equipped with a
polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). This plug will fi t in a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fi t fully in
the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not
fi t, contact a qualifi ed electrician to install a
polarized outlet. Do not change the plug in any
way. Double insulation
eliminates the need for
the three wire grounded power cord and grounded
power supply system.
• Guard against electric shock. Prevent body con-
tact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radia-
tors, ranges and refrigerators. When making blind
or plunge cuts, always check the work area for
hidden wires or pipes. Hold your tool by insulated
nonmetal grasping surfaces. Use a Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) to reduce shock hazards.
• Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to car-
ry the tools or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep
cord away form heat, oil, sharp edges or mov-
ing parts. Replace damaged cords immediately.
Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock.
• Know your power tool. Read this manual care-
fully to learn your power tool’s applications and
limitations as well as potential hazards associated
with this type of tool.
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and
use common sense when operating a power
tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the
infl uence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A
moment of inattention while operating power tools
may result in serious personal injury.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Wear a protective hair covering to contain
long hair. These may be caught in moving parts.
When working outdoors, wear rubber gloves and
insulated non-skid footwear. Keep hands and
gloves away from moving parts.
• Reduce the risk of unintentional starting. Be
sure your tool is turned off before plugging it in.
Do not use a tool if the power switch does not turn
the tool on and off. Do not carry a plugged-in tool
with your fi nger on the switch.
• Remove all adjusting keys and wrenches. Make
a habit of checking that adjusting keys, wrenches,
etc. are removed from the tool before turning it on.
• Do not overreach. Maintain control. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times. Maintain a fi rm
grip. Use extra care when using tool on ladders,
roofs, scaffolds, etc.
• Use safety equipment. Everyone in the work area
should wear safety goggles or glasses with side
shields complying with current safety standards.
Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant
lenses. They are not safety glasses. Wear hearing
protection during extended use and a dust mask
for dusty operations. Hard hats, face shields,
safety shoes, etc. should be used when specifi ed
or necessary. Keep a fi re extinguisher nearby.
• Keep guards in place and in working order.
• Never stand on tool. Serious injury could occur if
the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintention-
ally contacted.
• Keep hands away from all cutting edges and
moving parts.
• Secure work. Use a clamp, vise or other practical
means to hold your work securely, freeing both
hands to control the tool.
• Do not force tool. Your tool will perform best at
the rate for which it was designed. Excessive force
only causes operator fatigue, increased wear and
reduced control.
• Use the right tool. Do not use a tool or attach-
ment to do a job for which it is not recommended.
For example, do not use a circular saw to cut tree
limbs or logs. Do not alter a tool.
• Unplug tool when it is not in use, before changing ac-
cessories or performing recommended maintenance.
• Store idle tools. When not in use, store your tool in
a dry, secured place. Keep out of reach of children.
• Never leave the tool running unattended. Turn
power off. Do not leave the tool until it comes to a
complete stop.