Porter-Cable 8923 User Manual

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WORK AREA
1.
Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas
invite accidents.
2.
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. 
Power tools create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
3.
Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power
tool. 
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
1.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tool. Keep cord
away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Replace damaged
cords immediately. 
Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock.
2.
A battery operated tool with integral batteries or a separate battery pack
must be recharged only with the specified charger for the battery. 
A
charger that may be suitable for one type of battery may create a risk of fire
when used with another battery.
3.
Use battery operated tool only with specifically designated battery pack.
Use of any other batteries may create a risk of fire.
PERSONAL SAFETY
1.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when
operating a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence
of drugs, alcohol, or medication. 
A moment of inattention while operating
power tools may result in serious personal injury.
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling,
and other construction activities contains chemicals known (to the
State of California) to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some
example of these chemicals are:
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lead from lead-based paints
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crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products
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arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type
of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated
area, and work with approved safety equipment, always wear MSHA/NIOSH
approved, properly fitting face mask or respirator when using such tools.
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not 
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not 
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not 
avoided,may result in minor or moderate injury.
used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially 
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in 
property damage.
This manual contains information that is important for you to know and under-
stand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING
EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the
symbols below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections. 
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND OPER-
ATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT. Failure
to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock,
fire, and/or serious personal injury or property damage.
SAVE!
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
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