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General Power Tool Safety Warnings
of inattention while operating 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
h a t , o r h e a r i n g
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 energizing 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
p a r t o f t h e p o w e r t o o l m a y r e s u l t i n
personal injury.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times.
This enables
b e t t e r c o n t r o l o f t h e p o w e r t o o l i n
unexpected situations.
D r e s s p r o p e r l y . D o n o t w e a r l o o s e
clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away from moving
parts.
Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair
can be caught in moving parts.
I f d e v i c e s a r e p r o v i d e d f o r t h e
c o n n e c t i o n o f d u s t e x t r a c t i o n a n d
collection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used.
Use of dust
c o l l e c t i o n c a n r e d u c e d u s t - r e l a t e d
hazards.
D o n o t l e t f a m i l i a r i t y g a i n e d f r o m
f r e q u e n t u s e o f t o o l s a l l o w y o u t o
become complacent and ignore tool
safety principles.
A careless action can
cause severe injury within a fraction of a
second.
▶ Power tool use and care
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.
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.
Disconnect the plug from the power
source and/or remove the battery pack, if
detachable, from the power tool before
making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools.
Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk
of starting the power tool accidentally.
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 the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
Maintain power tools and accessories.
Check for misalignment or binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect the power
tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power
tool repaired before use.
Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained power
tools.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained cutting tools with
sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind
and are easier to control.
Use the power tool, accessories and tool
bits etc. in accordance with these
instructions, taking into account the
working conditions and the work to be
performed.
Use of the power tool for
operations different from those intended
could result in a hazardous situation.
Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry,
c l e a n a n d f r e e f r o m o i l a n d g r e a s e .
Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do
not allow for safe handling and control of
the tool in unexpected situations.
▶ Battery tool use and care
R e c h a r g e o n l y w i t h t h e c h a r g e r
specified by the manufacturer.
A charger
that is suitable for one type of battery
pack may create a risk of fire when used
with another battery pack.
Use power tools only with specifically
designated battery packs.
Use of any
other battery packs may create a risk of
injury and fire.
When battery pack is not in use, keep it
a w a y f r o m o t h e r m e t a l o b j e c t s l i k e
paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws,
or other small metal objects that can
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