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Safety Information
Important
- Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
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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 attempting to operate this product and save these
instructions".
Maintenance and Servicing
Remove the plug before carrying out any adjustment, servicing or maintenance
Safe operation
1 - Keep work area clear
- Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.
2 - Consider work area environment
- Do not expose tools to rain.
- Do not use tools in damp or wet locations.
- Keep work area well lit.
- Do not use tools in the presence of flammable liquids or gases.
3 - Guard against electric shock
- Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces {e.g. pipes, radiators, ranges,
refrigerators).
4 - Keep other persons away
- Do not let persons, especially children, not involved in the work touch the tool or the
extension cord and keep them away from the work area
5 - Store idle tools
-When not in use, tools should be stored in a dry locked-up place, out of reach of
children.
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 to do the job of a heavy duty tool.
- Do not use tools for purposes not intended; for example do not use circular saws to cut
tree limbs or logs.
8 - Dress properly
- Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery, they can be caught in moving parts.
- Non-skid footwear is recommended when working outdoors.
- Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
9 - Use protective equipment
- Use safety glasses.
- Use face or dust mask if working operations create dust.
10 - Connect dust extraction equipment
- If the tool is provided for the connection of dust extraction and collecting equipment,
ensure these are connected and properly used.
11 - Do not abuse the cord
- Never yank the cord to disconnect it from the socket Keep the cord away from heat, oil
and sharp edges.
12 - Secure work
- Where possible use damps or a vice to hold the work. It is safer than using your hand.
Original Instructions
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
