interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of an
Power tool use and care
GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.
17. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
Personal Safety
power tool for your application. The correct
10. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
power tool will do the job better and safer at the
common sense when operating a power tool.
rate for which it was designed.
Do not use a power tool while you are tired or
18. Do not use the power tool if the switch does
under the influence of drugs, alcohol or
not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot
medication. A moment of inattention while
be controlled with the switch is dangerous and
operating power tools may result in serious
must be repaired.
personal injury.
19. Disconnect the plug from the power source
11. Use personal protective equipment. Always
and/or the battery pack from the power tool
wear eye protection. Protective equipment such
before making any adjustments, changing
as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
accessories, or storing power tools. Such
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
will reduce personal injuries.
starting the power tool accidentally.
12. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
20. Store idle power tools out of the reach of
switch is in the off-position before connecting
children and do not allow persons unfamiliar
to power source and/or battery pack, picking
with the power tool or these instructions to
up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with
operate the power tool. Power tools are
your finger on the switch or energising power tools
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
that have the switch on invites accidents.
21. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment
13. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts
turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left
and any other condition that may affect the
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may
power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the
result in personal injury.
power tool repaired before use. Many accidents
14. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
balance at all times. This enables better control
22. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
of the power tool in unexpected situations.
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
15. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves
23. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits
away from moving parts. Loose clothes,
etc. in accordance with these instructions,
jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving
taking into account the working conditions
parts.
and the work to be performed. Use of the power
16. If devices are provided for the connection of
tool for operations different from those intended
dust extraction and collection facilities,
could result in a hazardous situation.
ensure these are connected and properly used.
Battery tool use and care
Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related
24. Recharge only with the charger specified by
hazards.
the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for
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