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will increase the risk of electric shock.
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cords increase the risk of electric shock.
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outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
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Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.
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A moment of inattention while operating power
tools may result in serious personal injury.
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@7),>#%)*,(%*>*%/(&$*4$"&81 Protective
equipment such as dust mask, non-
skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection used for appropriate conditions
will reduce personal injuries.
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Carrying power tools with your finger on
the Trigger or energizing power tools that
have the Trigger on invites accidents.
4. X&%8&$%&Y*((*,4.1%%[**/%/(&/*(%2&&$"83%,89%
+,7,84*%,$%,77%$"5*#1 This enables better control
of the power tool in unexpected situations.
5. X(*##%/(&/*(7>1%%X&%8&$%)*,(%7&&#*%47&$."83%&(%
=*)*7(>1%%[**/%>&'(%.,"(I%47&$."83%,89%37&Y*#%
,),>%2(&5%5&Y"83%/,($#1 Loose clothes, jewelry
or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
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,89%/(&/*(7>%'#*91 Use of dust collection
can reduce dust-related hazards.
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Unapproved safety equipment may not provide
adequate protection. Eye protection must be
ANSI-approved and breathing protection
must be NIOSH-approved for the
specific hazards in the work area.
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The correct power tool will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it was designed.
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Any power tool that cannot be controlled with
the Trigger is dangerous and must be repaired.
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Such preventive safety measures reduce the
risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
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dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
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(*/,"(*9%+*2&(*%'#*1 Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained power tools.
6. [**/%4'$$"83%$&&7#%#.,(/%,89%47*,81 Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
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,89%$.*%)&(Z%$&%+*%/*(2&(5*91 Use of the
power tool for operations different from those
intended could result in a hazardous situation.
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This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.