Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
b)Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded sur- faces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrig- erators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
c)Do not expose power tools to rain or wet condi- tions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
d)Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for car- rying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
e)When operating a power tool outdoors, use an ex- tension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
f)If operating a power tool in a damp location is un- avoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.
3 PERSONAL SAFETY
a)Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
b)Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will re- duce personal injuries.
c)Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the
d)Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turn- ing the power tool on. A wrench or a key left at- tached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
e)Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and bal- ance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
f)Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
g)If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these
are connected and properly used. Use of dust col-
lection can reduce
4 POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
a)Do not force the power tool. Use the correct pow- er tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
b)Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c)Disconnect the plug from the power source and/ or battery pack from the power tool before mak- ing any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety mea- sures reduce the risk of starting the power tool ac- cidentally.
d)Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e)Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool‘s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
f)Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g)Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a haz- ardous situation.
h)Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles do not allow for safe han- dling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.
5 SERVICE
a)Have your power tool serviced by a qualified re- pair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
Machine-related safety instructions
–Wear ear protectors with impact drills. Expo- sure to noise can cause hearing loss.
–Use auxiliary handle supplied with the tool. Loss of control can cause personal injury.
–Hold power tools by insulated gripping surface when performing an operation where the cutting
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