General safety advice for electrical power tools
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The term “electrical tool” used in the safety advice refers to electrical tools powered by mains electrici- ty (by means of a mains lead) and electrical tools powered by rechargeable batteries (without a mains lead).
1. Workplace safety
a)Keep your working area clean and well lit. Untidy or poorly lit working areas can lead to accidents.
b)Do not work with the device
in potentially explosive envi- ronments in which there are
inflammable liquids, gases or dusts. Electrical power tools create sparks, which can ignite dusts or fumes.
c)Keep children and other
people away while you are operating the electrical tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control of the device.
2. Electrical safety
a)The mains plug on the device must match the mains socket. The plug must not be modified in any way. Do not use an adapter plug with devices fitted with a protective earth. Unmodified plugs and matching sockets reduce the risk of electric shock.
b)Avoid touching earthed surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ovens and refrig- erators with any part of your body.
There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed.
c)Keep the device away from rain or moisture. Water entering an electrical device increases the risk of electric shock.
d)Do not use the mains lead for any purpose for which it was
not intended, e.g. to carry the
device, to hang up the device or to pull the mains plug out of the mains socket. Keep the mains lead away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts of the device. Damaged or tangled mains leads increase the risk of electric shock.
e)When working outdoors with an electrical power tool always use ex- tension cables that are also approved for use outdoors. The use of an extension cable suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
f)Use a residual current device (RCD) for protection if operating the electri- cal power tool in a moist environment is unavoidable. The use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.
3. Personal safety
a)Remain alert at all times, watch what you are doing and always proceed with caution. Do not use the device if you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. One moment of carelessness when using the device can lead to serious injury.
b)Wear personal protective equipment and always wear
safety glasses. The wearing of personal protective equipment such as dust masks,
c)Avoid unintentional operation of the device. Check that the electrical power tool is switched off before you connect it to the mains, pick it up or 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.
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