Accidental contact with electrical components may have deadly consequences. Always review the manufacturer's recommended operating practices before using new electrical appliances, tools, and equipment. Use the following guidelines to reduce the risk of personal injury.
1. All electrical tools and appliances will be double insulated or have a threeprong plug (fully grounded).
2. Only qualified and authorized electricians are allowed to service and repair electrical appliances, tools, and equipment.
3. Before operating electrical-powered tools and equipment, ensure that you are working on a dry surface.
4. Tools with damaged cords, grounds, and housing units are to be tagged “Out of Service” and sent for repair.
5. Damaged extension cords and defective equipment are to be tagged “Out of Service” and repaired, removed, or replaced as warranted.
6. Tools with electrical arcing brushes should be removed from service when you feel any tingling during use.
7. Missing or damaged ground plugs of any appliance, tool, or piece of equipment are to be repaired before use.
8. Always stand to the side of a service box when resetting a breaker to reduce the risk of injury if an arc flash occurs.
9. All electrical tools must be CSA approved.
10. Disconnect power tools from the power source before making adjustments.
11. Extension cords must be of the outdoor type, rated for 300 volts, and have an insulated grounding conductor.
12. Plug extension cords into Class A ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs). When built-in GFCI receptacles are not available, protection can be attained Rev. 04/08/20 with an in-line GFCI plugged directly into the supply receptacle.
13. Rechargeable tools do not have the electrical hazards of plug-in versions. However, they may not be as powerful. Caution must be taken not to overcharge the battery, which can reduce the tool’s capacity. As best practice, keep an alternate battery pack charging at all times.
