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inattention while operating power tools may
result in serious personal injury.
U s e p e r s o n a l p r o t e c t i v e e q u i p m e n t .
Always wear eye protection.
Protective
equipment such as dust mask, non-skid
safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection
used for appropriate conditions will reduce
personal injuries.
Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
s w i t c h i s i n t h e o f f - p o s i t i o n b e f o r e
c o n n e c t i n g t o p o w e r s o u r c e a n d / o r
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.
R e m o v e a n y a d j u s t i n g k e y o r w r e n c h
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.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
This enables better
control of the power tool in unexpected
situations.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose 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.
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.
Do not let familiarity gained from frequent
u s e o f t o o l s a l l o w y o u t o b e c o m e
c o m p l a c e n t a n d i g n o r e t o o l s a f e t y
principles.
A careless action can cause
severe injury within a fraction of a second.
Power tool use and care
D o n o t f o r c e t h e p o w e r t o o l . U s e t h e
correct power tool for your application.
The correct power tool will do the job better
a n d s a f e r a t t h e r a t e f o r w h i c h i t w a s
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 the battery pack from the power
t o o l b e f o r e m a k i n g a n y a d j u s t m e n t s ,
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
c h i l d r e n a n d d o n o t a l l o w p e r s o n s
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.
C h e c k f o r m i s a l i g n m e n t o r b i n d i n g o f
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.
K e e p c u t t i n g t o o l s s h a r p a n d c l e a n .
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
b i t s e t c . i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h t h e s e
i n s t r u c t i o n s , t a k i n g i n t o a c c o u n t t h e
working conditions and the work to be
p e r f o r m e d .
U s e o f t h e p o w e r t o o l f o r
operations different from those intended
could result in a hazardous situation.
Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry,
clean and free from oil and grease.
Slippery
handles and grasping surfaces do not allow
for safe handling and control of the tool in
unexpected situations.
Service
H a v e y o u r p o w e r t o o l s e r v i c e d b y a
qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts.
This will ensure that the
safety of the power tool is maintained.
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