35. Avoid body contact with grounded sur-faces such as pipes, radiators, ranges andrefrigerators. There is an increased risk ofelectric shock if your body is grounded.6. Do not expose power tools to rain or wetconditions. Water entering a power tool willincrease the risk of electric shock.7. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cordto carry the tools or pull the plug from anoutlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil,sharp edges or moving parts. Replacedamaged cords immediately. Damagedcords increase the risk of electric shock.8. When operating a power tool outside, usean outdoor extension cord marked “W-A”or “W”. These cords are rated for outdooruse and reduce the risk of electric shock.Personal Safety9. Stay alert, watch what you are doing anduse common sense when operating apower tool. Do not use tool while tired orunder the influence of drugs, alcohol, ormedication. A moment of inattention whileoperating power tools may result in seriouspersonal injury.10. Dress properly. Do not wear loose cloth-ing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keepyour hair, clothing, and gloves away frommoving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or longhair can be caught in moving parts.11. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switchis off before plugging in. Carrying tools withyour finger on the switch or plugging in toolsthat have the switch on invites accidents.12. Remove adjusting keys or wrenchesbefore turning the tool on. A wrench or akey that is left attached to a rotating part ofthe tool may result in personal injury.13. Do not overreach. Keep proper footingand balance at all times. Proper footing andbalance enables better control of the tool inunexpected situations.14. Use safety equipment. Always wear eyeprotection. Dust mask, non-skid safetyshoes, hard hat, or hearing protection mustbe used for appropriate conditions. Ordinaryeye or sun glasses are NOT eye protection.Tool Use and Care15. Use clamps or other practical way tosecure and support the workpiece to astable platform. Holding the work by hand oragainst your body is unstable and may leadto loss of control.16. Do not force tool. Use the correct tool foryour application. The correct tool will do thejob better and safer at the rate for which it isdesigned.17. Do not use tool if switch does not turn iton or off. Any tool that cannot be controlledwith the switch is dangerous and must berepaired.18. Disconnect the plug from the powersource before making any adjustments,changing accessories, or storing the tool.Such preventive safety measures reduce therisk of starting the tool accidentally.19. Store idle tools out of reach of childrenand other untrained persons. Tools aredangerous in the hands of untrained users.20. Maintain tools with care. Keep cuttingtools sharp and clean. Properly maintainedtools with sharp cutting edges are less likelyto bind and are easier to control.21. Check for misalignment or binding ofmoving parts, breakage of parts, and anyother condition that may affect the toolsoperation. If damaged, have the tool ser-viced before using. Many accidents arecaused by poorly maintained tools.22. Use only accessories that are recom-mended by the manufacturer for yourmodel. Accessories that may be suitable forone tool, may become hazardous when usedon another tool.