Instruction manual
LW 1503
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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
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 all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains
operated (corded) power tool or battery operated (cordless) power tool.
1. Work area
(a) Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
(b) 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.
(c) Keep children and bystanders away
while operating a power tool.
Distractions
can cause you to lose control.
2. Electrical safety
(a) 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.
(b) 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.
(c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions.
Water entering a power tool
will increase the risk of electric shock.
(d) 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.
(e) When operating a power tool out-doors,
use an extension cord suitable for outdoor
use.
Use of a cord suitable for outdoor
use reduces the risk of electric shock.
(f) If operating a power tool in a damp
location is unavoidable, use a ground fault
circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected supply.
Use of an GFCI reduces the risk of
electric shock.
2. Personal safety
(a) 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 opera-ting power tools
may result in serious personal injury.
(b)
Use personal protective equipment.
Always wear eye protection. Protective
equipment such as dust mask, non-skid
safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protec-
tion used for appropriate conditions will
reduce personal injuries.
(c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure
the switch is in the off position before
connecting to power source and/or batte-ry
pack, picking up or carying the tool.
Carrying power tools with your finger on
the switch or energising power tools that
have the switch on invites accidents.
(d) 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.
(e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times.
This enables
better control of the power tool in
unexpected situations.
