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electrician, using a Portable Appliance Tester (PAT), at least once a year.
1.2.2.The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
makes owners of electrical
appliances responsible for the safe condition of the appliance and the safety
of the appliance operator.
If in any doubt about electrical safety, contact
a qualified electrician.
1.2.3.You must ensure that you:
Inspect the charger plug, cable and connector for wear and damage to ensure
items are safe before connecting to the mains power supply.
If worn or damaged
DO NOT
use.
Important: Check that the voltage marked on the charger plug is the same as
the power supply to be used.
Uncoil the cable.
DO NOT
pull the charger plug from the mains socket by the lead.
WARNING! DO NOT use any other type of charger with this product,
other than the supplied charger. Failure to observe this warning could
result in injury and or fire and will invalidate the warranty.
DO NOT
try to take the charger plug apart.
DO NOT
use the charger plug to charge or power any other electrical item.
DO NOT
get the charger wet, or use in wet, damp conditions (for indoor use
only).
1.3 Battery Safety
(Also see 4.1 Battery Charging Safety)
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of burns or fire:
DO NOT
Attempt to open, disassemble, modify or service the battery pack.
DO NOT
Crush, puncture, short external contacts or dispose of in fire or
water.
DO NOT
Expose to temperatures above 60°C (140°F).
Replace only with the battery pack designated for this product.
Recycle or dispose of used battery as stipulated by local regulation.
If the electrolyte in the cells gets on your skin, thoroughly wash with soap
and water. If it gets in your eyes, rinse thoroughly with cool water and seek
immediate medical attention
.
1.4 Personal Safety
DO NOT
use the tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
medications. A moment of interruption can result in serious personal injury.
DO NOT
over-reach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper
footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected
situations.
Always wear safety eye protection that meets ANSI standards.
DO NOT
Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing,
and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery, or long hair
