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2. 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.
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.
4. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising
power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
5. 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.
6. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected
situations.
7. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep
your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose
clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
8. 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