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d) Removeany adjusting key or wrench beforeturning the power tool on. A
wrenchor a key left attached to a rotatingpart of the power tool may result in
personalinjury.
e) Do not overreach.Keep proper footing and balanceat all times. This enables
bettercontrol of the power tool in unexpectedsituations.
f) Dressproperly. Do not wear looseclothing or jewelry. Keepyour hair, clothing
andgloves away from moving parts. Looseclothes, jewelry or long hair can be
caughtin moving parts.
g) If devicesare provided for the connectionof dust extraction and collection
facilities,ensure these are connectedand properly used. Use of dust collection
canreduce dust-related hazards.
4)Power tool use and care
a) Do not forcethe power tool. Use the correct power toolfor your application.
Thecorrect power tool will do the job betterand safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
b) Do notuse the power tool if the switch does not turnit on and off. Any power
toolthat cannot be controlled with theswitch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Disconnectthe plug from the power source and/orthe battery pack from the
powertool before making any adjustments,changing accessories, or storing
powertools. Such preventive safetymeasures reduce the risk of starting thepower
toolaccidentally.
d) Storeidle power tools out of the reach of childrenand do not allow persons
unfamiliarwith the power tool or these instructionsto operate the power tool.
Powertools are dangerous in the hands of untrainedusers.
e) Maintainpower tools. Check for misalignmentor binding of moving parts,
breakageof parts and any other conditionthat may affect the power toolʼs
operation.If damaged, have the power toolrepaired before use. Many accidents
arecaused by poorly maintained power tools.
f) Keepcutting tools sharp and clean. Properlymaintained cutting tools withsharp
cuttingedges are less likely to bind andare easier to control.
g) Usethe power tool, accessories and tool bitsetc., in accordance with these
instructions,taking into accountthe working conditions and the work to be
performed.Use of the power tool for operationsdifferent from those intendedcould
resultin a hazardous situation.
5)Battery tool use and care
a) Rechargeonly with the charger specified by themanufacturer. A charger that is
suitablefor one type of battery pack maycreate a risk of fire when used with another
batterypack.
b) Usepower tools only with specificallydesignated battery packs. Use ofany
otherbattery packs may create a risk ofinjuryand fire.
c) When batterypack is not in use, keep it away from othermetal objects like
paperclips, coins, keys, nails, screws,or other small metal objects that can
makea connection from one terminal to another.Shorting the batteryterminals
togethermay cause burns or a fire.
d)Under abusive conditions, liquid maybe ejected from the battery,avoid
contact.If contact accidentally occurs,flush with water. If liquidcontacts eyes,
additionallyseek medical help. Liquidejected from the battery may causeirritation
orburns.
6)Service
a) Have your powertool serviced by a qualified repairperson using only identical
replacementparts. This will ensurethat the safety of the power tool is maintained.
Specific Safety Rules• Use auxiliary handle(s) if supplied with the tool. Loss ofcontrol can cause personal
injury.
•Holdpower tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performingan operation
wherethe cutting accessory may contact hidden wiringor its own cord. Cutting
accessorycontacting a "live" wire may make exposed metalparts of the power tool "live"
andcould give the operator an electric shock.
•Useclamps or another practical way to secure and support the work piece to a
stableplatform. Holding the work by hand or against your body leaves it unstable and
maylead to loss of control.