IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
BASIC SAFETY RULES
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may
result in serious injury or property damage.
The warnings, cautions, and instructions in this manual cannot cover all
possible conditions or situations that could occur. Exercise common sense and
caution when using this tool.
Always be aware of the environment and ensure that the tool is used in a safe
and responsible manner.
Do not allow persons to operate or assemble the product until they have read
this manual and have developed a thorough understanding of how it works.
Do not modify this product in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair
the function and/or safety and could affect the life of the product. There are
specific applications for which the product was designed.
Use the right tool for the job. DO NOT attempt to force small equipment to do
the work of larger industrial equipment.
There are certain applications for which this equipment was designed. It will do
the job better and more safely at the capacity for which it was intended. DO
NOT use this equipment for a purpose for which it was not intended.
WORK AREA SAFETY
Inspect the work area before each use. Keep the work area clean, dry, free of
clutter, and well-lit. Cluttered, wet, or dark work areas can result in injury. Using
the product in confined work areas may put you dangerously close to other
cutting tools and rotating parts.
Do not use the product where there is a risk of causing a fire or an explosion,
e.g., in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. The product can
create sparks, which may ignite flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
Do not allow the product to come into contact with an electrical source. The tool
is not insulated, and contact will cause electrical shock.
Keep children and bystanders away from the work area while operating the tool.
Do not allow children to handle the product.
Be aware of all power lines, electrical circuits, water pipes, and other
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