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Work area safety
Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
or dark areas invite accidents.
Do not operate powe r tools in explo sive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable l iquids, g ases or dust. Power
tools create sparks which may ignite the dust
or fumes.
Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool. Distracti ons c an
cause you to lose control.
Electrical safety
Power tool plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify the plug in any way. Do not
use an y ada pte r plu gs wi th ea rthe d
(grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs
and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric
shock.
Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges
and refrigerators. There is an increased risk
of electric shock if yo ur body is e arthed or
grounded.
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord
for carrying, 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.
When op erating a pow er tool outdo ors,
use an extension cord suitable for outdoor
use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use
reduces the risk of electric shock.
If operating a power tool in a damp location
is unavoidable, use a Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Useof
anGFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.
Personal safety
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
use commo n s ense whe n o perat ing 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 operati ng po wer t ools may r esult in
serious personal injury.
Use personal protective equipment. Always
wear eye protection. Protecti ve equipment
such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard
hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal injuries.
Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
switc h is in the of f-pos ition be fore
connecting to power source and / or battery
pack, pic king up or carr ying the too l.
Carrying power tools with your finger on the
switch or energizing power tools that have the
switch on invites accidents.
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.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at a ll tim es. T his en ables better
contr ol of the powe r t ool in une xpec ted
situations.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewelry . Keep your hair, clo thing and
gloves away from movi ng pa rts. Loose
clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in
moving parts.
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.
Power tool use and care
Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
powertool for your application. The correct
power tool will do the job better and safer at
the rate for which it was designed.
Do not use the power tool if the switch does
not turn it on and off. Any power tool that
canno t be con trol led wit h the sw itch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or
battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
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WARNING
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT : IMPORTANTE:
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