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Safety instructions
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General Power Tool Safety Warnings
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WARNING
Read all safety warnings, in-
structions, illustrations and
specifications provided with this power tool.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below 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 mains-operated (corded) power tool or bat-
tery-operated (cordless) power tool.
Work area safety
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Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered
or dark areas invite accidents.
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Do not operate power tools in explosive at-
mospheres, such as in the presence of flam-
mable liquids, gases or dust.
Power tools cre-
ate sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
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Keep children and bystanders away while op-
erating a power tool.
Distractions can cause
you to lose control.
Electrical safety
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Power tool plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use
any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded)
power tools.
Unmodified plugs and matching
outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
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Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges
and refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of
electric shock if your body is earthed or groun-
ded.
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Do not expose power tools to rain or wet con-
ditions.
Water entering a power tool will in-
crease the risk of electric shock.
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Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power
tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges or moving parts.
Damaged or en-
tangled cords increase the risk of electric
shock.
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When operating a power tool outdoors, use
an extension cord suitable for outdoor use.
Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces
the risk of electric shock.
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If operating a power tool in a damp location is
unavoidable, use a residual current device
(RCD) protected supply.
Use of an RCD re-
duces the risk of electric shock.
Personal safety
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Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool.
Do not use a power tool while you are tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol or med-
ication.
A moment of inattention while operat-
ing power tools may result in serious personal
injury.
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Use personal protective equipment. Always
wear eye protection.
Protective equipment
such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes,
hard hat or hearing protection used for appro-
priate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
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Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
switch is in the off-position before connect-
ing to power source and/or battery pack,
picking up or carrying the tool.
Carrying
power tools with your finger on the switch or
energising power tools that have the switch on
invites accidents.
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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.
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Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
This enables better con-
trol of the power tool in unexpected situations.
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Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away
from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewellery or
long hair can be caught in moving parts.
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If devices are provided for the connection of
dust extraction and collection facilities, en-
sure these are connected and properly used.
Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related
hazards.
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Do not let familiarity gained from frequent
use of tools allow you to become complacent
and ignore tool safety principles.
A careless
action can cause severe injury within a fraction
of a second.
Power tool use and care
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Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
power tool for your application.
The correct
power tool will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was designed.
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Do not use the power tool if the switch does
not turn it on and off.
Any power tool that can-
not be controlled with the switch is dangerous
and must be repaired.
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Disconnect the plug from the power source
and/or remove the battery pack, if detach-
able, from the power tool before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, or stor-
ing power tools.
Such preventive safety meas-
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