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A moment of inattention while operating power
tools may result in serious personal injury.
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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.
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of the power tool in unexpected situations.
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or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
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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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safer at the rate for which it was designed.
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Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the
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dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
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are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
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maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
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,89%$.*%)&(X%$&%+*%/*(2&(5*91 Use of the
power tool for operations different from those
intended could result in a hazardous situation.