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General safety advice for electrical power tools
you are tired or under the influence
of drugs, alcohol or medication.
One
moment of carelessness when using the device
can lead to serious injury.
b)
Wear personal protective
equipment and always wear
safety glasses.
The wearing of
personal protective equipment such as dust
masks, non-slip safety shoes, safety helmets or
ear protectors, appropriate to the type of elec-
trical power tool used and work undertaken,
reduces the risk of injury.
c)
Avoid unintentional operation of the
device. Check that the electrical pow-
er tool is switched off before you
connect it to the mains, pick it up or
carry it.
Accidents can happen if you carry
the device with your finger on the On / Off
switch or with the device switched on.
d)
remove any setting tools or span-
ners before you switch the device on.
A tool or spanner left attached to a rotating
part of a device can lead to injury.
e)
Avoid placing your body in an unnat-
ural position. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times.
By doing this
you will be in a better position to control the
device in unforeseen circumstances.
f)
Wear suitable clothing. Do not wear
loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your
hair, clothing and gloves clear of mov-
ing parts.
Loose clothing, jewellery or long
hair can become trapped in moving parts.
g)
If vacuum dust extraction and collec-
tion devices are fitted do not forget to
check that they are properly connected
and correctly used.
The use of these de-
vices reduces the hazard presented by dust.
4.
Careful handling and use of
electrical power tools
a)
Do not overload the device. Always
use an electrical power tool that is
intended for the task you are under-
taking.
By using the right electrical power
tool for the job you will work more safely and
achieve a better result.
b)
Do not use an electrical power tool if
its switch is defective.
An electrical power
tool that can no longer be switched on and off
is dangerous and must be repaired.
c)
Pull the mains plug out of the socket
before you make any adjustments to
the device, change accessories or
when the device is put away.
This pre-
caution is intended to prevent you from uninten-
tionally starting the device.
d)
When not in use always ensure that
electrical power tools are kept out of
reach of children. Do not let anyone
use the device if he or she is not fa-
miliar with it or has not read the
instructions and advice.
Electrical power
tools are dangerous when they are used by
inexperienced people.
e)
Look after the device carefully. Check
that moving parts are working prop-
erly and move freely. Check for any
parts that are broken or damaged
enough to detrimentally affect the
functioning of the device. Have dam-
aged parts repaired before you use
the device.
Many accidents have their ori-
gins in poorly maintained electrical power
tools.
f)
Keep cutting tools clean and sharp.
Carefully maintained cutting tools with sharp
cutting edges are less likely to jam and are
easier to control.
g)
Use the electrical power tool, acces-
sories, inserted tools etc. in accord-
ance with these instructions and
advice, and the stipulations drawn
up for this particular type of device.
In doing this, take into account the
working conditions and the task in
hand.
The use of electrical power tools for
purposes other than those intended can lead to
dangerous situations.
