5 – General safety
instructions for handling
power tools
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 the warn-
ings refers to your mains operated
(corded) power tool or battery-oper-
ated (cordless) power tool.
1 Work area
a
Keep work area clean and well
lit.
Cluttered and 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.
Unmod-
ified 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, pull
ing 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 extension cord
suitable for outdoor use.
Use of
a cord suitable for outdoor use
reduces the risk of electric shock.
f
If it is not possible to avoid
using the electrical tool in a
damp environment, use a resid
ual current circuitbreaker.
The
use of a residual current cir-
cuit-breaker reduces the risk of an
electrical shock.
3 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
operating power tools may result in
serious personal injury.
b
Use personal protective equip
ment. Always wear eye protec
tion.
Protective equipment such
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