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Safety instructions
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
WARNING
Read all safety warnings and
all instructions.
Failure to follow
the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future refer-
ence.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-op-
erated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless)
power tool.
Work area safety
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Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered or
dark areas invite accidents.
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Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-
spheres, such as in the presence of flammable li-
quids, gases or dust.
Power tools create sparks which
may ignite the dust or fumes.
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Keep children and bystanders away while oper-
ating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose
control.
Electrical safety
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Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any ad-
apter plugs with earthed (grounded) power
tools.
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce
risk of electric shock.
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Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric shock
if your body is earthed or grounded.
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Do not expose power tools to rain or wet condi-
tions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk
of electric shock.
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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.
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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..
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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
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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 medica-
tion.
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 pro-
tection 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 carry-
ing 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 at-
tached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in
personal injury.
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Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and bal-
ance 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 con-
trolled 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 meas-
ures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
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Store idle power tools out of the reach of chil-
dren and do not allow persons unfamiliar with
the power tool or these instructions to operate
