GSC GS-29, Operation Manual

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● Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool
will increase the 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.
3. 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 medication.
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 a dust mask, protective glasses, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
●
Keep guards in place, in working order.
Safety guards must never be removed when
the tool is being used.
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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, gloves, neckties or jewelry which may
get caught in movine parts.
Keep your hair, clothing, gloves or jewelry away
from 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.
● 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.
● Use only designated clamps to hold workpiece.
It's safer than using your hand and
it frees both hands to operate tool.
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