GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING 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
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| •Remove any adjusting key or wrench before | |
WORK AREA SAFETY |
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•Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or |
| turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left | |
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may | |||
dark areas invite accidents. | result in personal injury. | ||
•Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo- | •Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and | ||
spheres, such as in the presence of flammable | balance at all times. This enables better control | ||
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks | of the power tool in unexpected situations. | ||
which may ignite the dust or fumes. | •Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or | ||
•Keep children and bystanders away while | jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves | ||
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause | away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewel- | ||
you to lose control. | lery or long hair can be caught in moving parts. | ||
ELECTRICAL SAFETY |
| •If devices are provided for the connection of | |
•Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never | dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure | ||
these are connected and properly used. Use of | |||
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any | |||
dust collection can reduce | |||
adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power | |||
tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will | POWER TOOL USE AND CARE | ||
reduce risk of electric shock. | •Do not force the power tool. Use the correct | ||
•Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded | power tool for your application. The correct | ||
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and | power tool will do the job better and safer at the | ||
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric | rate for which it was designed. | ||
shock if your body is earthed or grounded. | •Do not use the power tool if the switch does not | ||
•Do not expose power tools to rain or wet condi- | turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be | ||
tions. Water entering a power tool will increase | controlled with the switch is dangerous and must | ||
the risk of electric shock. | be repaired. | ||
•Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for | •Disconnect the plug from the power source | ||
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. | and/or the battery pack from the power tool | ||
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges | before making any adjustments, changing | ||
or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords | accessories, or storing power tools. Such | ||
increase the risk of electric shock. | preventive safety measures reduce the risk of | ||
•When operating a power tool outdoors, use an | starting the power tool accidentally. | ||
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use | •Store idle power tools out of the reach of chil- | ||
of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk | dren and do not allow persons unfamiliar with | ||
of electric shock. | the power tool or these instructions to operate | ||
•If operating a power tool in a damp location | the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the | ||
is unavoidable, use a residual current device | hands of untrained users. | ||
(RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces | •Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment | ||
the risk of electric shock. | or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts | ||
PERSONAL SAFETY |
| and any other condition that may affect the | |
•Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use | power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the | ||
power tool repaired before use. Many accidents | |||
common sense when operating a power tool. Do | |||
are caused by poorly maintained power tools. | |||
not use a power tool while you are tired or under | |||
•Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly | |||
the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A | |||
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges | |||
moment of inattention while operating power tools | |||
are less likely to bind and are easier to control. | |||
may result in serious personal injury. | |||
•Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits | |||
•Use personal protective equipment. Always | |||
etc., in accordance with these instructions, | |||
wear eye protection. Protective equipment such | |||
taking into account the working conditions and | |||
as dust mask, | |||
the work to be performed. Use of the power tool | |||
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions | |||
for operations different from those intended could | |||
will reduce personal injuries. | |||
result in a hazardous situation. | |||
•Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the | |||
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switch is in the | SERVICE | ||
to power source and/or battery pack, picking | •Have your power tool serviced by a qualified | ||
up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with | repair person using only identical replacement | ||
your finger on the switch or energising power tools | parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power | ||
that have the switch on invites accidents. | tool is maintained. |
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