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personal safeTygeneral poWer Tool safeTy WarningsWork area safeTyelecTrical safeTy•Keepworkareacleanandwelllit. Cluttered or
dark areas invite accidents.
•Donotoperatepowertoolsinexplosiveatmo-
spheres,suchasinthepresenceofammable
liquids,gasesordust. Power tools create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
•Keepchildrenand bystandersawaywhile
operatingapowertool. Distractions can cause
you to lose control.
•Powertoolplugsmustmatchtheoutlet.Never
modifytheplug inanyway.Donot useany
adapterplugswithearthed(grounded)power
tools.Unmodied plugs and matching outlets will
reduce risk of electric shock.
•Avoidbodycontactwithearthedorgrounded
surfacessuchaspipes,radiators,rangesand
refrigerators.There is an increased risk of electric
shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
•Donotexposepowertoolstorainorwetcondi-
tions.Water entering a power tool will increase
the risk of electric shock.
•Donotabusethecord.Neverusethecordfor
carrying,pullingorunpluggingthepowertool.
Keepcordaway fromheat,oil,sharp edges
ormovingparts.Damaged or entangled cords
increase the risk of electric shock.
•Whenoperatingapowertooloutdoors,usean
extensioncordsuitableforoutdooruse.Use
of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk
of electric shock.
•Ifoperatingapowertoolina damplocation
isunavoidable,usearesidualcurrentdevice
(RCD)protectedsupply.Use of an RCD reduces
the risk of electric shock.
•Removeanyadjustingkeyorwrenchbefore
turningthepowertoolon.A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may
result in personal injury.
•Donotoverreach.Keepproper footing and
balanceatalltimes. This enables better control
of the power tool in unexpected situations.
•Dressproperly.Donotwearlooseclothingor
jewellery.Keepyourhair,clothingandgloves
awayfrommovingparts. Loose clothes, jewel-
lery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
•Ifdevicesareprovidedfor theconnectionof
dustextractionandcollectionfacilities,ensure
theseareconnectedandproperlyused.Use of
dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
poWer Tool use and care•Donotforcethepowertool.Usethe correct
powertoolfor your application. The correct
power tool will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was designed.
•Donotusethepowertooliftheswitchdoesnot
turnitonandoff. Any power tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must
be repaired.
•Disconnecttheplugfromthe power source
and/orthebattery packfromthe powertool
beforemakingany adjustments,changing
accessories,orstoring power tools. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
•Storeidlepowertoolsoutofthereachofchil-
drenanddonotallowpersonsunfamiliarwith
thepowertoolortheseinstructionstooperate
thepowertool.Power tools are dangerous in the
hands of untrained users.
•Maintainpowertools.Checkformisalignment
orbindingofmovingparts,breakageofparts
andanyother conditionthatmay affectthe
powertool’soperation.Ifdamaged,havethe
powertoolrepairedbeforeuse.Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
•Keepcuttingtoolssharpandclean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
•Usethepowertool,accessoriesandtoolbits
etc.,inaccordance with these instructions,
takingintoaccounttheworkingconditionsand
theworktobeperformed.Use of the power tool
for operations different from those intended could
result in a hazardous situation.
•Stayalert,watchwhatyouaredoingand use
commonsensewhenoperatingapowertool.Do
notuseapowertoolwhileyouaretiredorunder
theinuenceofdrugs,alcoholormedication.A
moment of inattention while operating power tools
may result in serious personal injury.
•Usepersonalprotectiveequipment.Always
weareyeprotection. Protective equipment such
as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions
will reduce personal injuries.
•Preventunintentionalstarting. Ensurethe
switchisintheoff-positionbeforeconnecting
topowersourceand/orbatterypack,picking
uporcarryingthetool.Carrying power tools with
your nger on the switch or energising power tools
that have the switch on invites accidents.
•Rechargeonlywiththechargerspeciedby
themanufacturer.A charger that is suitable for
one type of battery pack may create a risk of re
when used with another battery pack.
baTTery Tool use and careWarning read all safeTy Warnings and all insTrucTions.
Failuretofollowthe warningsandinstructionsmayresultinelectricshock,reand/or
seriousinjury.save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
Theterm"powertool"inthewarningsreferstoyourmains-operated(corded) powertoolor
battery-operated(cordless)powertool.