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outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
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electric shock if your body is grounded.
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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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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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5*9"4,$"&81 A moment of inattention while operating
power tools may result in serious personal injury.
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*G*%/(&$*4$"&81 Safety equipment such as
dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat,
or hearing protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal injuries.
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Carrying power tools with your finger on
the Trigger or energizing power tools that
have the Trigger on invites accidents.
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A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part
of the power tool may result in personal injury.
5. A&%8&$%&[*((*,4.1%%]**/%/(&/*(%2&&$"83%,89%
+,7,84*%,$%,77%$"5*#1 This enables better control
of the power tool in unexpected situations.
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,),G%2(&5%5&["83%/,($#1 Loose clothes, jewelry
or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
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9'#$%*^$(,4$"&8%,89%4&77*4$"&8%2,4"7"$"*#O%*8#'(*%
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these devices can reduce dust-related hazards.
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Unapproved safety equipment may not provide
adequate protection. Eye protection must be
ANSI-approved and breathing protection
must be NIOSH-approved for the
specific hazards in the work area.
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The correct power tool will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it was designed.
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Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the
Trigger is dangerous and must be repaired.
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Such preventive safety measures reduce the
risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
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dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
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/&)*(%$&&7%(*/,"(*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.