General safety advice for electrical power tools
carry it. Accidents can happen if you carry the device with your finger on the ON / OFF switch or with the device switched on.
d)Remove any setting tools or spanners before you switch the device on. A tool or spanner left attached to a rotating part of a device can lead to injury.
e)Avoid placing your body in an unnat- ural position. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. By doing this you will be in a better position to control the device in unforeseen circumstances.
f)Wear suitable clothing. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves clear of mov- ing parts. Loose clothing, jewellery or long hair can become trapped in moving parts.
4.Careful handling and use of electrical power tools
a)Do not overload the device. Always use an electrical power tool that is intended for the task you are under- taking. By using the right electrical power tool for the job you will work more safely and achieve a better result.
b)Do not use an electrical power tool if its switch is defective. An electrical power tool that can no longer be switched on and off is dangerous and must be repaired.
c)Pull the mains plug from the socket before you make any adjustments to the device, change accessories or when the device is put away. This pre- caution is intended to prevent you from uninten- tionally starting the device.
d)When not in use always ensure that electrical power tools are kept out of reach of children. Do not let anyone use the device if he or she is not fa- miliar with it or has not read the instructions and advice. Electrical power tools are dangerous when they are used by inexperienced people.
e)Look after the device carefully. Check that moving parts are working prop- erly and move freely. Check for any parts that are broken or damaged enough to detrimentally affect the functioning of the device. Have dam- aged parts repaired before you use the device. Many accidents have their origins in poorly maintained electrical power tools.
f)Keep cutting tools clean and sharp. Carefully maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to jam and are easier to control.
g)Use the electrical power tool, acces- sories, inserted tools etc. in accord- ance with these instructions and advice, and the stipulations drawn up for this particular type of device. In doing this, take into account the working conditions and the task in hand. The use of electrical power tools for purposes other than those intended can lead to dangerous situations.
Safety advice for hammer-action drills
JUse the auxiliary handle supplied with the device. Loss of control of the tool can lead to injury.
JWear hearing protection during use. The effect of noise can cause hear- ing loss.
JSecure the workpiece. Use clamps or a vice to grip the workpiece firmly.
JIf a dangerous situation arises, pull the mains plug immediately out of the mains socket.
JAlways work with the mains lead leading away from the rear of the device.
JDo not allow the ventilation slots to become covered while the device is operating. Do not insert any objects into the ventilation slots.
JDANGER OF FIRE FROM FLY- ING SPARKS! Drilling or abrading metal creates flying sparks.
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