Chicago Electric 45338 User Manual

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SKU 45338

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parts can grab the surface and pull

the tool out of your control.
When using a handheld power tool,

maintain a firm grip on the tool with

both hands to resist starting torque.
Do not leave the tool unattended

when it is plugged into an electrical

outlet. Turn off the tool, and unplug it

from its electrical outlet before leav-

ing.
This product is not a toy. Keep it out

of reach of children.
People with pacemakers should

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consult their physician(s) before use.

Electromagnetic fields in close prox-

imity to heart pacemaker could cause

pacemaker interference or pacemak-

er failure. In addition, people with

pacemakers should:

• Avoid operating alone.

• Do not use with power switch locked

on.

• Properly maintain and inspect to

avoid electrical shock.

• Any power cord must be properly

grounded. Ground Fault Circuit Inter-

rupter (GFCI) should also be imple-

mented – it prevents sustained elec-

trical shock.
Some dust created by power sand-

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ing, sawing, grinding, drilling, and

other construction activities, contains

chemicals known [to the State of Cali-

fornia] to cause cancer, birth defects

or other reproductive harm. Some

examples of these chemicals are:

• Lead from lead-based paints

• Crystalline silica from bricks and ce-

ment or other masonry products

• Arsenic and chromium from chemi-

cally treated lumber

Your risk from these exposures var-

ies, 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, such as

those dust masks that are specially

designed to filter out microscopic

particles. (California Health & Safety

Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
WARNING: Handling the cord on

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this product will expose you to lead,

a chemical known to the State of

California to cause cancer, and birth

defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling. (Califor-

nia Health & Safety Code § 25249.5,

et seq.)
The warnings, precautions, and in-

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structions discussed in this instruction

manual cannot cover all possible con-

ditions and situations that may occur.

It must be understood by the operator

that common sense and caution are

factors which cannot be built into this

product, but must be supplied by the

operator.

Vibration Safety

This tool vibrates during use. Re-

peated or long-term exposure to

vibration may cause temporary or

permanent physical injury, particularly

to the hands, arms and shoulders. To

reduce the risk of vibration-related

injury:
Anyone using vibrating tools regu-

larly or for an extended period should

first be examined by a doctor and

then have regular medical check-

ups to ensure medical problems are

not being caused or worsened from

use. Pregnant women or people