Safe work
1. Keep your work area tidy
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Disorder in the work area can lead to accidents.
2. Check the ambient conditions
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Do not expose electric tools to rain.
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Never use electric power tools in damp or wet locations.
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Make sure that the work area is well-illuminated.
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Do not use electric tools where there is a risk of fire or explosion.
3. Protect yourself against electric shocks
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Avoid physical contact with earthed parts (e.g. pipes, radiators, electric ranges, cooling devices).
4. Keep other persons away
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Do not allow other persons, especially children, to touch the electric tool or the cable. Keep them away
from your work area.
5. Securely store unused electric tools
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Unused electric tools should be stored in a dry, el- evated or closed location out of the reach of
children.
6. Do not overload your electric tool
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They will work better and more safely within their speci- fied capacity range.
7. Use the right tools
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Do not use low-output electric tools for heavy work.
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Do not use the electric tool for purposes for which it is not intended. For example, do not use
hand-held circular saws for the cutting of branches or logs.
8. Wear suitable clothing
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Do not wear wide clothing or jewellery, which can become entangled in moving parts.
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When working outdoors, anti-slip footwear is recommended.
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Wear a hair net if you have long hair.
9. Use personal safety equipment.
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Wear safety goggles.
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Use a dust mask when working on dusty jobs.
10. Connect up the dust extraction system
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If connections for dust extraction and a collecting de- vice are present, make sure that they are
connected and used properly.
11. Do not use the cable for purposes for which it is not intended
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Do not use the cable to pull the plug out of the socket. Protect the cable from heat, oil and sharp
edges.
12. Secure the workpiece
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Use the clamping devices or a vice to hold the workpiece in place. In this manner, it is held more
securely than with your hand.
13. Avoid abnormal working postures.
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Make sure you stand squarely and keep your balance at all times.
14. Take care of your tools
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Keep cutting tools sharp and clean in order to be able to work better and more safely.
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Follow the instructions for lubrication and for tool re- placement.
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Check the connection cable of the electric tool regularly and have it replaced by a recognised
specialist when damaged.
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Check theex tension cable regularly and replace it if damaged.
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Keep handles dry and free from oil and grease.
15. Pull the connector out of the socket
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When the electric tool is not in use or prior to maintenance and when replacing tools such as saw
blades, bits, milling heads.