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GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
Personal safety
1. 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.
2. Use personal protective equipment. Always wear
eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust
masks, nonskid safety shoes, hard hats, and hearing
protection can reduce personal injury.
3. 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
energizing power tools that have the switch on invites
accidents.
4. 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.
5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. This enables better control of the power
tool in unexpected situations.
6. 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.
7. If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these
are connected and properly used. The use of dust
collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
Power tool use and care
1. Do not use excessive force while using the power
tool. Use the correct power tool for your application.
The correct power tool will do the job better and more
safely at the rate for which it was designed.
2. 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.
3. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or
the battery pack from the power tool before making
any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
4. 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. Power tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
5. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and
any other condition that may affect its operation. If
damaged, have the power tool repaired before use.
Many accidents are caused due to poor maintenance.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
