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cause hearing loss.
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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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cutting into a gas line will result in explosion.
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control the tool during a torque reaction or
kickback.
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*(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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action may be harmful to your hands and
arms.
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jammed in the work, the reaction torque of
the tool could crush your hand or leg.
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dislodge and strike you or bystanders.
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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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