GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING: Read all safety warnings and 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
•
Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered or dark areas
invite accidents.
•
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.
•
Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power
tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Electrical safety
•
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.
•
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.
•
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water
entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
•
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.
•
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.
•
If operating a power tool in a damp location is
unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)
protected supply.
Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric
shock.
Personal safety
•
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 operating power tools may
result in serious personal injury.
•
Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye
protection.
Protective equipment such as dust mask, non
-
skid
safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal injuries.
•
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 energising power tools that have the
switch on invites accidents.
•
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 jewellery.
Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving
parts.
Loose clothes, jewellery 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 dust collection can
reduce dust
-
related hazards.
Power tool use and care
•
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.
•
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.
•
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.
•
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.
•
Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding
of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other
condition that may affect the power tool
’
s operation. If
damaged, have the power tool repaired before use.
Many
accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
•
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained
cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and
are easier to control.
•
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 performed.
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 maintained.
•
When servicing a power tool, use only identical
replacement parts. Follow instructions in the
Maintenance section of this manual.
Use of unauthorized
parts or failure to follow Maintenance instructions may create a
risk of shock or injury.
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Model CVPH43018
