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General safety information for power tools
Warning! Read all safety-related information
and safety instructions!
Failure to observe the
safety information and instructions may result in
electric shock, burns and/or severe injury.
Keep the safety information and instructions
for future reference.
The term ‘power tool’ as used in the safety in-
formation and instructions includes both mains-
operated tools (with power cord) and battery-
operated tools (without power cord).
1) Safety at the workplace
a) Keep your working area clean, tidy and
well-lit.
Disorder and poorly lit working ar-
eas may result in accidents.
b)
Do not operate the power tool in poten-
tially explosive environments contain-
ing combustible fluids, gases or dusts.
Power tools generate sparks that may ig-
nite dusts or fumes.
c)
Keep children and other persons away
while you are operating the power tool.
Distractions may result in the operator loos-
ing control over the tool.
2) Electrical safety
a) The mains plug of the power tool must
fit into the mains socket. The plug must
not be modified in any way. Do not use
adapter plugs/connectors in combina-
tion with tools with protective earthing.
Unmodified plugs and fitting sockets reduce
the risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid physical contact with earthed sur-
faces as pipes, heaters, ovens and re-
frigerators.
There is an increased risk of
electric shock if your body is earthed.
c) Keep the tool out of the rain or moisture
in general.
The penetration of water into a
power tool
increases the risk of electric
shock.
d) Do not use the cord to carry or hang
up the tool or to pull the plug out of the
socket. Keep the cord away from heat,
oil and sharp edges or moving parts
of the tool.
Damaged or tangled cords
increase the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors,
use exclusively extension cords that are
approved for outdoor-use.
The use of an
extension cord that is suitable for outdoor
use reduces the risk of electric shock.
f) If the operation of a power tool in a moist
environment cannot be avoided it is
highly recommended to use a residual
current device (RCD).
The use of an RCD
reduces the risk of electric shock.
3) Personal safety
a) Always pay attention to what you do and
apply reasonable care when working
with a power tool. Do not use the power
tool when you are tired or under the in-
fluence of medication, drugs or alcohol.
When working with power tools, even a
short moment of inattentiveness may result
in severe injury.
b) Wear personal protection equipment
and always wear eye protection (safety
goggles).
Wearing personal protection
equipment as a dust mask, nonslip safety
shoes, safety helmet or ear protectors (de-
pending on the type and application of the
tool) reduces the risk of injury.
c) Avoid unintentional operation. Make
sure that the power tool is switched off
before you connect it to the mains sup-
ply and/or the battery and whenever you
pick up or carry the tool.
When carrying
the tool with your finger on the on/off switch
or connecting the tool to the mains supply
with the switch in ‘ON’ position, this may
result in accidents.
d) Remove adjustment tools or wrenches
and the like before you switch the power
tool on.
A wrench or other tool that is inside
or on a rotating part of the tool may cause
injury.
e) Avoid unusual postures. Make sure to
have a safe footing and keep your bal-
ance at all times.
This will allow you to
better control the power tool in unexpected
situations.
f) Wear suitable clothes. Do not wear wide
clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair,
clothes and gloves clear of all moving
parts.
Loose clothing, jewellery or long hair
may get caught in moving parts.
g) If dust extraction/collection devices are
provided make sure that they are con-
nected and used properly.
The use of a
