RULESFORSAFEOPERATION(Continued)
• WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do notwear loose
clothingor jewelrythatcan get caught intoors
movingparts and cause personalinjury.Rubber
glovesand nonskidfootwear are recommended
when workingoutdoors.Wear protectivehair
coveringto containlong hairand keep itfrom being
drawn intonearbyair vents.
• ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday
eyeglasses have only impact-resistantlenses;they
are NOT safety glasses.
• PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust
mask ifthe operationisdusty.
• PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing
protectionduringextended periodsof operation.
• DON'T ABUSE CORD. Never carry toolbycordor
yank itto disconnectfrom receptacle. Keep cord
from heat, oil, and sharpedges.
• SECURE WORK. Use clampsor a viseto hold
work. It'ssaferthan usingyourhand and itfrees
bothhandsto operate tool.
• DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. Do not use on a ladder or
unstable support. Secure tools when working at
elevated positions.
• MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep toolssharp
and clean for best and safest performance. Follow
instructionsfor lubricatingand changingaccesso-
ries.
• DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before
servicing,orwhen changingattachments,blades,
bits,cutters,etc., all toolsshouldbe disconnected
from powersupply.
• REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Formhabitofcheckingto see thatkeys and
adjustingwrenches are removedfrom toolbefore
turningiton.
• AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Don'tcarry
plugged-intoolwithfinger on switch.Be sure
switch isoffwhen pluggingin.
• MAKE SURE YOUR EXTENSION CORD IS IN
GOOD CONDITION. When usingan extension
cord, be sure to use one heavy enoughto carrythe
currant yourproductwilldraw. An undersizedcord
willcause a drop in linevoltageresultingin lossof
powerand overheating.A wire gage size (A.W.G.)
ofat least 16 isrecommendedfor an extension
cord100 feet or lessin length.A cordexceeding
100 feet isnot recommended. If indoubt, usethe
nextheavier gage. The smallerthe gage number,
the heavierthe cord.
OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When tool
is used outdoors,useonlyextensioncordssuitable
for use outdoors.Outdoorapprovedcordsare
markedwith the suffixW-A, for example - SJTW-A
or SJOWoA.
KEEP BITS CLEAN AND SHARP. Sharp bits
minimizestallingand kickback.
KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM DRILLING AREA.
Keep handsaway from bits.Do not reachunder-
neath work whilebit is rotating.Do notattemptto
removematerialwhile bit isrotating.
NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.
Normalsparkingofthe motorcouldignitefumes.
INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and if
damaged, have repairedbyan authorizedservice
facility.Stay constantlyaware of cordlocation.
INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY
and replace ifdamaged.
• KEEP HANDLES DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE
FROM OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean
cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids,
gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any strong
solvents to clean your tool.
• STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch
whatyou are doingand use commonsense. Do
not operatetoolwhen youare tired. Do notrush.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Beforefurtheruseof
the tool,a guard or other partthat isdamaged
shouldbe carefully checkedto determinethatitwill
operate properlyand performitsintendedfunction.
Check for alignmentof movingparts,bindingof
movingparts, breakage of parts,mountingand any
otherconditionsthat may affect itsoperation,A
guardor other partthat isdamaged shouldbe
properlyrepaired or replacedby an authorized
servicecenter.
DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT
TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defectiveswitches
replacedby an authorizedservicecenter.
DRILLING iNTO ELECTRICAL WIRING IN
WALLS CAN CAUSE DRILL BIT AND CHUCK
TO BECOME ELECTRICALLY LIVE. Do nottouch
thechuck or metal housingwhendrillingintoa
wall; grasponlythe insulatedhandle(s) provided
on the tool.
• INSPECT FOR and removeall nailsfrom lumber
beforedrilling.