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,

 

nonskid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for

 

appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

 

c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in

 

the off position before connecting to power source and/

 

or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying

 

power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power

 

tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

 

d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the

 

power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating

 

part of the power tool may result in personal injury.

 

e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at

 

all times. This enables better control of the power tool in

 

unexpected situations.

 

f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.

 

Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving

 

parts. Loose clothes, jewelry 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 collection can

 

reduce dust-related hazards.

 

4) Power tool use and care

 

a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power 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 the battery pack

 

from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing

 

accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety

 

measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

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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 hazardous situation.

5)Battery tool use and care

a)Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.

b)Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.

c)When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.

d)Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery, avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.

6)Service

a)Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

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