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General safety precautions
WARNING! When using electric
tools, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock and personal injury,
including the following.
Read all these instructions before operating
this product and save these instructions.
For safe operations:
1. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas
and benches invite injuries.
2. Consider work area environment. Do
not expose power tools to rain. Do not
use power tools in damp or wet locations.
Keep work area well lit. Do not use power
tools where there is risk to cause fire or
explosion.
3. Guard against electric shock. Avoid
body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces. (e.g. pipes, radiators, ranges,
refrigerators).
4. Keep children and infirm persons
away. Do not let visitors touch the tool or
extension cord. All visitors should be kept
away from work area.
5. Store idle tools. When not in use, tools
should be stored in a dry, high or locked
up place, out of reach of children and
infirm persons.
6. Do not force the tool. It will do the job
better and safer at the rate for which it was
intended.
7. Use the right tool. Do not force small
tools or attachments to do the job of a
heavy duty tool. Do not use tools for
purposes not intended.
8. Dress properly. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry; they can be caught in
moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-skid
footwear are recommended when working
outdoors. Wear protecting hair covering to
contain long hair.
9. Use eye protection. Also use face or dust
mask if the cutting operation is dusty.
10. Connect dust extraction equipment. If
devices are provided for the connection
of dust extraction and collection facilities
ensure these are connected and properly
used.
11. Do not abuse the cord. Never carry the
tool by the cord or yank it to disconnect it
from the receptacle. Keep the cord away
from heat, oil and sharp edges.
12. Secure work. Use clamps or a vise to
hold the work. It is safer than using your
hand and it frees both hands to operate
tool.
13. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times.
14. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting
tools sharp and clean for better and safer
performance. Follow instructions for
lubrication and changing accessories.
Inspect tool cords periodically and if
damaged, have it repaired by authorized
service center. Inspect extension cords
periodically and replace, if damaged.
Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil
and grease.
15. Disconnect battery charger. When not
in use, before servicing and inspection.
16. Disconnect tool. When not in use,
before servicing and before changing the
accessories.
17. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches.
Form the habit of checking to see that keys
and adjusting wrenches are removed from
the tool before turning it on.
18. Avoid unintentional starting. Do not
carry a plugged in tool with a finger on
the switch. Ensure switch is off when
plugging in.
19. Use outdoor extension leads. When
tool is used outdoors, use only extension
