Harbor Freight Tools CEN-TECH 98982 - Manual (Page 3)

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ranges and refrigerators. There is
an increased risk of electric shock if
your body is grounded.
do not expose the Scale to rain or
c.
wet conditions. Water entering the
Scale will increase the risk of electric
shock.
do not abuse the Power Cord
d.
(17). never use the Cord for car-
rying, pulling or unplugging the
Cord. Keep the Cord away from
heat, oil, sharp edges or moving
parts. Damaged or entangled Cords
increase the risk of electric shock.
When operating the Scale out-
e.
doors, use an extension cord suit-
able for outdoor use. Use of a cord
suitable for outdoor use reduces the
risk of electric shock.
If operating the Scale in a damp
f.
location is unavoidable, use a
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI) protected supply. Use of
a GFCI reduces the risk of electric
shock.
Personal safety
3.
Stay alert, watch what you are do- a.
ing and use common sense when
operating the Scale. do not use
the Scale while you are tired or un-
der the influence of drugs, alcohol
or medication. A moment of inatten-
tion while operating the Scale may
result in serious personal injury.
use safety equipment. Always
b.
wear eye protection. Safety equip-
ment such as ANSI-approved safety
impact goggles will reduce personal
injuries.
Prevent unintentional starting.
c.
Ensure the Power Switch (15) is
in the off-position before connect-
ing to power source and/or bat-
tery pack, picking up or carrying
the tool. Carrying battery operated
equipment with your finger on the
Power Switch or energizing equip-
ment that have the Power Switch on
invites accidents.
do not overreach. Keep proper
d.
footing and balance at all times.
This enables better control of the
Scale in unexpected situations.
Scale use and care
4.
do not force the Scale. use the a.
correct Scale for your application.
The correct Scale will do the job bet-
ter and safer at the rate for which it
was designed.
do not use the Scale if the Power
b.
Switch (15) does not turn it on and
off. Any equipment that cannot be
controlled with the Power Switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
unplug the Power Cord (17) before
c.
making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing the Scale.
Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the equip-
ment accidentally.
Store idle equipment out of the
d.
reach of children and do not allow
persons unfamiliar with the Scale
or these instructions to oper-
ate the equipment. Line powered
and battery powered equipment are
dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
Maintain the Scale. Check for
e.
misalignment or binding of mov-
ing parts, breakage of parts and
any other condition that may affect
the Scale’s operation. If damaged,
have the Scale repaired before