Tool Use a n d Care12. Use clamps or other practical way t o secure and support the workpiece t oa stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstableand may lead to loss of control.13. Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct toolwill do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.14. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. A tool that cannot becontrolled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.15. Disconnect battery pack from tool or place the switch in the locked or offposition before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storingthe tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the toolaccident a1Iy.16. Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Toolsare dangerous in the hands of untrained users.17. When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects like:paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects that canmake a connection from one terminal t o another. Shorting the batteryterminals together may cause sparks, burns, or a fire.18. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properlymaintained tools with sharp cutting edge are less likely to bind and are easierto control.19. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, andany other condition that may affect the tool's operation. If damaged, havethe tool serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorlymaintained tools.20. Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for yourmodel. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may create a risk of injurywhen used on another tool.Service21. Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Serviceor maintenance performed by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury.22. When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Followinstructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorizedparts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of shockor injury.4