— 2 —I. GENERAL SAFETYRULES FOR ALLBATTERY OPERATEDTOOLSSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSWork Area1) Keep your work area clean and welllit.Cluttered benches and dark areas inviteaccidents.2) Do not operate power tools in explo-sive atmospheres, such as in thepresence of flammable liquids,gases, or dust.Power tools create sparks which mayignite the dust or fumes.3) Keep bystanders, children, and visi-tors away while operating a powertool.Distractions can cause you to lose con-trol. Make sure that no one is beneath,or on the other side of the area whenyou are working.Electrical Safety4) A battery operated tool with integralbatteries or a separate battery packmust be recharged only with thespecified charger for the battery.A charger that may be suitable for onetype of battery may create a risk of firewhen used with another battery.5) Use battery operated tool only withspecifically designated battery pack.Use of any other batteries may create arisk of fire.Personal Safety6) Stay alert, watch what you are doing,and use common sense when operat-ing a power tool. Do not use toolwhile tired or under the influence ofdrugs, alcohol, or medication.A moment of inattention while operatingpower tools may result in serious per-sonal injury.7) Dress properly. Do not wear looseclothing or jewelry. Contain long hair.Keep your hair, clothing, and glovesaway from moving parts.Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair canbe caught in moving parts.8) Avoid accidental starting. Be sureswitch is in the locked or off positionbefore inserting battery pack.Carrying tools with your finger on theswitch or inserting the battery pack intoa tool with the switch on invites acci-dents.9) Remove adjusting keys or wrenchesbefore turning the tool on.A wrench or a key that is left attached toa rotating part of the tool may result inpersonal injury.10) Do not overreach. Keep proper foot-ing and balance at all times.Proper footing and balance enable bet-ter control of the tool in unexpected situ-ations.11) Use safety equipment. Always weareye protection.Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hardhat, or hearing protection must be usedfor appropriate conditions.Tool use and care12) Use clamps or other practical way tosecure and support the workpiece toa stable platform.Holding the work by hand or againstyour body is unstable and may lead toloss of control.13) Do not force tool. Use the correct toolfor your application.The correct tool will do the job betterand safer at the rate for which it isdesigned.14) Do not use tool if switch does notturn it on or off.WARNING!READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.• Failure to follow all instructions listedbelow, may result in electric shock, fireand/or serious personal injury.