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Safety rules
1. General power tool safety warnings
WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all
instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instruc-
tions 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 orbattery-
operated (cordless) power tool.
1.1 Work area safety
a)
Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered or dark
areas invite accidents.
b)
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmos-
pheres, such as in the presence of flammable liq-
uids, gases or dust.
Power tools create sparks which
may ignite the dust or fumes.
c)
Keep children and bystanders away while operat-
ing a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose
control.
1.2 Electrical safety
a)
Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never mod-
ify 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 elec-
tric shock.
b)
Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded sur-
faces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrig-
erators.
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 car-
rying, 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 outdoors, use an exten-
sion cord suitable for outdoor use.
Use of a cord sui t-
able for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
f)
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.
1.3 Personal safety
a)
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use com-
mon sense when operating a power tool. Do not use
a power tool while you are tired or under the influ-
ence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
A moment of
inattention while operating 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
protection 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 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.
d)
Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turn-
ing the power tool on.
A wrench or a key left attached
to a rotating part of the power tool may result in per-
sonal injury.
e)
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
This enables better control of the pow-
er tool in unexpected situations.
f)
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jew-
ellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away
from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewellery or long
hair can be caught in moving parts.
g)
If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these
are connected and properly used.
Use of dust col-
lection can reduce dust-related hazards.
1.4 Power tool use and care
a)
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.
b)
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.
c)
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.
d)
Store idle power tools out of the reach of children
and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the pow-
er tool or these instructions to operate the power
tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
e)
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 oper-
ation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use.
Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.
f)
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly main-
tained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less
likely to bind and are easier to control.
g)
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 dif-
ferent from those intended could result in a hazardous
situation.
1.5 Service
a)
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.
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