DEFINITIONS: Safety Guidelines
The definitions below describe the level of
severity for each signal word. Please read the
manual and pay attention to these symbols.
WARNING:
Indicates a potentially hazard-
ous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially hazard-
ous situation which, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE:
Indicates a practice not related to
personal injury which, if not avoided, may
result in property damage.
SYMBOLS
Use eye protection during operation.
Do not use a screwdriver as a pry bar,
chisel, punch or hammer.
Protect the battery against heat, e.g.,
against continuous intense sunlight.
Risk of electric shock.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, read
the instruction manual.
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING:
Read all safety warnings,
instructions, illustrations and specifica-
tions provided with this power tool.
Failure to
follow all instructions listed below may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
The term “power tool” in the warnings
refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool
or battery- operated (cordless) power tool.
Work area safety
▶
Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
▶
Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust.
Power tools
create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
▶
Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause
you to lose control.
Electrical safety
▶
Power tool plugs must match the
outlet. Never modify the plug in any way.
Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed
(grounded) power tools.
Unmodified plugs and
matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
▶
Avoid body contact with earthed or ground-
ed surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges
and refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of
electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
▶
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions.
Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
▶
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord
for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power
tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges or moving parts.
Damaged or entangled
cords increase the risk of electric shock.
▶
When operating a power tool outdoors, use
an extension cord suitable for outdoor use.
Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk
of electric shock.
▶
If operating a power tool in a damp location
is unavoidable, use a residual current device
(RCD) protected supply.
Use of an RCD reduces
the risk of electric shock.
Personal safety
▶
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 operat-
ing power tools may result in serious personal injury.
▶
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.
▶
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.
▶
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.
▶
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
This enables better control of
the power tool in unexpected situations.
▶
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing
away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewel-
lery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
▶
If devices are provided for the connection of
dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure
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