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cause hearing loss.
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:,5,1*25 ,762:1&25' Cutting accessory
contacting a "live" wire may make exposed
metal parts of the power tool "live" and could
give the operator an electric shock.
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:,5,1* 0$< (;,67 If this situation is
unavoidable, disconnect all fuses or circuit
breakers feeding this worksite.
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23(5$7,21 Striking or cutting into a gas line
will result in explosion. Water entering an
electrical device may cause electrocution.
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21( +$1' The slip clutch engages if you
firmly control the tool during a torque reaction
or kickback.
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7+$7 *(1(5$7( '867 Safety goggles or eye
protection will help deflect fragments of the
material that may be thrown toward your face
and eyes. Dust generated or gases released
from the material you are cutting (i.e.
asbestos insulated pipes, radon) may cause
respiratory difficulties.
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3(5,2'6 Vibration caused by hammer-drill
action may be harmful to your hands and
arms.
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spinning bit it could entrap you causing
serious personal injury.
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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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Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.
((3&877,1*722/66+$53$1'&/($1Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to bind and are easier to
control.
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$1' 7+( :25. 72%( 3(5)250(' Use of the
power tool for operations different from those
intended could result in a hazardous situation.
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5(3$,5 3(5621 86,1* 21/< ,'(17,&$/
5(3/$&(0(17 3$576 This will ensure that the
safety of the power tool is maintained.
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