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3.2- General safety instructions
READ ALL THE INFORMATION BEFORE OPERATING THE PRODUCT.
1. Keep work area clean
Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents and injuries.
2. Consider work area environment
Keep work area well lit (natural light or sufficient artificial lighting).
Keep work area well ventilated.
Do not use product where there is risk to cause fire or explosion (in the presence of flammable liquids,
solids or gas).
3. Guard against electric shock
Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces (e.g. pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerators).
4. Keep children away
Do not let bystanders touch the product or its power cable or extension cord.
All bystanders (esp. children) should be kept away from product and work area.
Keep the product away from children or from their environment. Never allow children to operate the
appliance. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
5. Store idle products
When not in use, product should be stored in a dry, high or locked up place, out of reach of children.
6. Do not force the product
It will do the job better and safer at the rate speed for which it is intended.
Do not use the product for purposes other than those for which it is intended. The product will do a
better and safer job if it is used only for the purposes it was designed for.
7. Use the right product
Do not force small products or attachments to do the job of a heavy duty product.
8. Dress properly
When installing, do not wear loose clothing or jewellery; they can be caught in moving parts.
Wear protecting hair covering to contain long hair.
9. Use protective equipment
When installing, wear protective equipment appropriate to working conditions and work
environment
Wear protective helmet, safety goggles, ear mufflers, face or dust mask, rubber gloves and non-skid
footwear to reduce the risk of personal injury during products use or manipulation.
10. Do not abuse the power cable
Never carry the product by the cable or yank it to disconnect it from the socket.
Keep the cable away from heat, oil and sharp edges.
Inspect product cable periodically and if damaged have it repaired by an authorized service facility.
Inspect extension cords periodically and replace, if damaged.
11. Do not overreach
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
12. Maintain product with care
Keep product clean for better and safer performance.
13. Disconnect product
When not in use, before servicing and when changing accessories.
14. Avoid unintentional starting
Ensure switch is off when plugging in.
15. Use of extension leads
When product is used with extension cord, ensure that extension cord withstands product ratings.
If used outdoors, use only extension cords intended for outdoor use.
16. Stay alert
Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.
Do not operate product when you are tired, under the influence of alcohol, prescription medicines or
drugs.
17. Check damaged parts
