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General Electric Gardening Tool Safety Warnings – Personal Safety
Stay alert, be aware of your surroundings, watch what you are doing and use common
sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
A moment of inattention while
operating a power tool may result in serious personal injury.
Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Protective equip-
ment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes or boots, sturdy gloves, durable long
pants, long sleeve shirt and hearing protection will reduce the risk of personal injuries.
Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switches are in the off-position before
connecting the battery to the power tool or plugging it into the power supply. Never
pick up or carry the power tool with your finger on the trigger switch.
Carrying power
tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on
invites accidents.
Remove any adjustment key or wrench 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 jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and
gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothing, jewellery 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 force the tool. Use the correct tool for the application.
The correct power tool
will do the job better and safer when used at the rate for which it was designed.
Do not use a power tool if the switch does not turn it on or off.
Any power tool that
cannot be controlled using the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
Remove the battery from the power tool or the plug from the power source before
making any adjustments, replacing or repairing parts, cleaning the tool, leaving the
tool idle or unattended, transporting or storing the tool.
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. 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.
