GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING!
Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term “power tool” in all of the warn- ings listed below refers to your
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WORK AREA SAFETY
Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo- spheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
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 all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. 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 these devices can reduce
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be drawn into air vents.
Do not use on a ladder or unstable support. Stable footing on a solid surface enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify | POWER TOOL USE AND CARE | |
the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with | Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power | |
earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and | tool for your application. The correct power tool will | |
matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock. | do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was | |
Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces | designed. | |
such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. | Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn | |
There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body | it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled | |
is earthed or grounded. | with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. | |
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. | Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or | |
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of elec- | the battery pack from the power tool before making | |
tric shock. | any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing | |
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, | power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce | |
the risk of starting the power tool accidentally. | ||
pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away | ||
Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and | ||
from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged | ||
or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock. | do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool | |
or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power | ||
When operating a power tool outdoors, use an exten- | ||
tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users. | ||
sion cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suit- | ||
Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or bind- | ||
able for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock. | ||
ing of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other | ||
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PERSONAL SAFETY | condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. | |
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use | If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. | |
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power | ||
common sense when operating a power tool. Do | ||
tools. | ||
not use a power tool while you are tired or under the | ||
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly main- | ||
influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment | ||
tained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less | ||
of inattention while operating power tools may result in | ||
likely to bind and are easier to control. | ||
serious personal injury. | ||
Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in | ||
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. | ||
accordance with these instructions and in the manner | ||
Safety equipment such as dust mask, | ||
intended for the particular type of power tool, taking | ||
shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropri- | ||
into account the working conditions and the work to | ||
ate conditions will reduce personal injuries. | ||
be performed. Use of the power tool for operations dif- | ||
Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in the | ferent from those intended could result in a hazardous | |
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with your finger on the switch or plugging in power tools |
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that have the switch on invites accidents. |
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