— 3 —A tool that cannot be controlled with theswitch is dangerous and must berepaired.15) Disconnect battery pack from tool orplace the switch in the locked or offposition before making any adjust-ments, changing accessories, orstoring the tool.Such preventive safety measuresreduce the risk of starting the tool acci-dentally.16) Store idle tools out of reach of chil-dren and other untrained persons.Tools are dangerous in the hands ofuntrained users.17) When battery pack is not in use, keepit away from other metal objects like:paper clips, coins, keys, nails,screws, or other small metal objectsthat can make a connection from oneterminal to another.Shorting the battery terminals togethermay cause sparks, burns or a fire.18) Maintain tools with care. Keep cuttingtools sharp and clean.Properly maintained tools with sharpcutting edge are less likely to bind andare easier to control.19) Check for misalignment or binding ofmoving parts, breakage of parts, andany other condition that may affectthe tool’s operations. If damaged,have the tool serviced before using.Many accidents are caused by poorlymaintained tools.20) Use only accessories that are recom-mended by the manufacturer for yourmodel.Accessories that may be suitable forone tool may create a risk of injury whenused on another tool.Service21) Tool service must be performed onlyby qualified repair personnel.Service or maintenance performed byunqualified personnel may result in arisk of injury.22) When servicing a tool, use only iden-tical replacement parts. Followinstructions in the Maintenance sec-tion of this manual.Use of unauthorized parts or failure tofollow Maintenance Instructions maycreate a risk of shock or injury.II. SPECIFIC SAFETYRULES1) Hold tool by insulated gripping sur-faces when performing an operationwhere the cutting tool may contacthidden wiring.Contact with a “live” wire will also makeexposed metal parts of the tool “live”and shock the operator.Symbol MeaningV VoltsDirect Currentη0 no load speed.../min revolution orreciprocation per minutesRotation onlyWARNING:Some dust created by power sanding,sawing, grinding, drilling, and other con-struction activities contains chemicalsknown to the State of California to causecancer, birth defects or other reproduc-tive harm. Some examples of thesechemicals are:• Lead from lead-based paints• Crystalline silica from bricks andcement and other masonry products• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.To reduce your exposure to these chemi-cals:work in a well ventilated area, and workwith approved safety equipment, such asdust masks that are specially designedto filter our microscopic particles.