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protected supply.
Use of an RCD
reduces the risk of electric shock.
PERSONAL SAFETY
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Remove any adjusting key or
wrench before turning the power
tool on.
A wrench or a key left attached
to a rotating part of the power tool may
result in personal injury.
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Do not overreach. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times.
This
enables better control of the power tool
in unexpected situations.
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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
moving parts.
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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 hazards.
POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Store idle power tools out of the
reach of children and do not allow
persons unfamiliar with the power
tool or these instructions to operate
the power tool.
Power tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
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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 operation. If damaged,
