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General safety rules
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 mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
Work area safety
1) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
2) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may
ignite the dust or fumes.
3) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Electrical safety
1) 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.
2) 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 grounded.
3) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
4) 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 entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
5) 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.
6) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric
shock. NOTE: The term residual current device (RCD) may be replaced by the term ground fault circuit Interrupter (GFCI) or earth leakage circuit breaker (ELCB).
Personal safety
1) 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 medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
2) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing pro -
tection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
3) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.
Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
4) 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.
5) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
6) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair
can be caught in moving parts.
7) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection
can reduce dust-related hazards.
Power tool use and care
1) 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.
2) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.
3) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing
power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
4) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
5) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tools oper -
ation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
6) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
7) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be per -
formed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
Service
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is main -
tained.
Safety Instructions
Additional safety instructions for your power tool
1) Wear ear protectors with power tool. Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.
2) Wear safety goggles or eye protection when using this power tool.
3) Use a dust mask or respirator for applications which generate dust.
4) Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, when performing an operation where the cutting wheel may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
Contact with a "live" wire will also make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and could give the operator an electric shock.
5) For additional protection against electric shock, be sure to wear rubber gloves and rubber boots during operation.
6) Use diamond cutting wheels and saw blade for your power tool. Do not use abrasive wheels.
7) Always use cutting wheels with correct size and shape of arbour holes.
8) The rated speed of the cutting wheels must be at least equal to the maximum speed marked on the power tool wheel running faster than their rated speed
can break and fly apart.
9) Do not use damaged cutting wheels. Before each use, inspect the cutting wheels for chips and cracks. If power tool or cutting wheel is dropped, inspect for