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h)
Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable
platform.
i)
Holding the work by hand or against your body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss
of control.
5)
Service
a)
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only
identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is
maintained.
b) If the replacement of the supply cord is necessary, this has to be done by the
manufacturer or his agent in order to avoid a safety hazard.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR
TOOL
1.
Wear ear protectors with hand drills.
Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.
2.
Use auxiliary handles supplied with the tool.
Loss of control can cause personal
injury.
3
.
Hold power tools by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an
operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
Contact with a ‘live’ wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool ‘live’ and shock the
operator.
4. Do not use the drill near water.
5. Do not use the drill as a screwdriver.
6. Remove the plug from the socket before carrying out any adjustment, servicing or
maintenance.
7. Fully unwind extension cords to avoid potential overheating.
8. When an extension cord is required you must ensure it has the correct ampere
rating for your power tool and that it is in a safe electrical condition.
9. Ensure your supply voltage is the same as your tool rating plate voltage.
10. Your tool is double insulated for additional protection against a possible electrical
insulation failure within the tool.
11. Always check walls and ceilings to avoid hidden power cables and pipes.
12. After long working periods, external metal parts and accessories could be hot.
