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b) Personal safety
• Do not use the tool when you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment
of carelessness can cause serious injuries.
• Always use the tool carefully. Avoid the familiarisation effect if you have already worked with the tool a
lot. Always observe the safety instructions and always stay alert. A moment of carelessness can result
in serious accidents.
• Use personal protective equipment. Always wear protective goggles, sturdy shoes, long trousers, ear
defenders, breathing protection and if necessary, gloves. Never work barefoot or wearing sandals.
• Wear appropriate clothing. Do not wear jewellery. Hair, jewellery or clothing can be caught in moving
parts – risk of injury! Use a hair net or similar if you have long hair and wear close-fitting clothes when
using the product.
• Prevent unintentional switching on of the tool. Always make sure that the on/off switch is switched off
when you store, pick up or carry the appliance and before you connect or remove the battery from the
appliance. Do not carry the tool with your finger on the on/off switch.
• Make sure you are stood firmly on the ground while working and avoid an abnormal posture. This makes
it much easier to control the tool in unforeseen circumstances.
c) General safety warnings for power tools
• Do not overload power tools. Only use power tools for their intended purpose. A suitable tool does the
job better and, more importantly, more safely.
• Check the on/off switch before each use. Using the tool with a damaged on/off switch hinders control of
the tool and is therefore very dangerous.
• Always remove the battery before adjusting or storing the appliance or changing attachments/acces-
sories. This prevents you from turning the appliance on by accident.
• Keep power tools out of the reach of children. Do not allow people who are unfamiliar with the appliance
and/or have not read and understood these original operating instructions to use it. Power tools are very
dangerous in the hands of inexperienced users.
• Service the tool regularly and check for signs of damage, dirt, incorrect settings, wear and tear or other
issues that may present a hazard. Ensure that damaged devices are repaired by a specialist before use.
Poorly maintained tools often lead to accidents.
• Use the tool and its accessories only for the specified purpose and in accordance with these original
operating instructions. Also pay attention to the working conditions and the task that you plan to carry
out. Improper use can lead to hazardous situations.
