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suitable for outdoor use
reduces the risk of electric
shock.
f) If operating a power
tool in a damp location is
unavoidable, use a resi-
dual current device (RCD)
protected supply. Use of
an RCD reduces the risk of
electric shock.
NOTE The term “residual
current device (RCD)” may
be replaced by the term
“ground fault circuit inte-
rrupter (GFCI)” or “ear-
th leakage circuit breaker
(ELCB)”.
3) Personal safety
a) Stay alert, watch what
you are doing and use
common sense when ope-
rating a power tool. Do not
use a power tool while you
are tired or under the in-
fluence 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 appro-
priate conditions will reduce
personal injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional
starting. Ensure the switch
is in the off-position before
connecting to power sour-
ce and/or battery pack, pic-
king up or carrying the tool.
Carrying power tools with
your finger on the switch or
energising power tools that
have
the switch on invites acci-
dents.
d) Remove any adjusting
key or wrench before tur-
ning the power tool on. A
wrench or a key left atta-
ched 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 situa-
tions.
f) 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 mo-
ving 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 collection
can reduce dust-related ha-
zards.
4) Power tool use and care
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