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Safety instructions
The term "power tool" used in
the safety instructions refers to
mains-operated power tools
(with mains line) and to battery-
operated power tools (without
mains line).
3.1.1 Electrical safety
■
Avoid physical contact with
earthed surfaces such as
on pipes, heaters, cookers
and refrigerators.
There is
an increased risk of electric
shock if your body is earthed.
■
Keep electrical tools out of
the rain and away from
moisture.
Water getting into
an electrical tool increases the
risk of an electric shock.
3.1.2 Personal safety
■
Be alert, pay attention to
what you are doing and take
a cautious approach to
working with a power tool.
Do not use a power tool if
you are tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol
or medicines.
A moment's in-
attentiveness when using the
power tool can result in seri-
ous injury.
■
Wear personal protective
equipment, and always use
safety goggles.
The injury
risk can be reduced by wear-
ing personal protective equip-
ment such as a dust mask,
non-slip shoes, a protective
helmet or ear defenders, de-
pending on the type and appli-
cation of the power tool.
■
Avoid unintentional starting
of the tool. Ensure that the
power tool is switched off
before connecting it to the
power source and/or battery
pack, picking it up or carry-
ing it.
Accidents can be
caused by leaving your finger
on the switch when you carry
the power tool or when you
connect it to the power sup-
ply.
■
Remove the adjusting tools
or spanner before you
switch on the power tool.
A
tool or spanner that is in a ro-
tating part of the power tool
can cause injury.
■
Avoid an abnormal bodily
posture. Make sure you can
stand safely and keep your
balance at all times.
This will
enable you to control the pow-
er tool better if something un-
expected happens.
■
Wear suitable clothing. Do
not wear baggy clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair
and clothing away from
moving parts.
Loose cloth-