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General safety directions for power tools
WARNING! Read all safety directions, instructions, illustrations and technical data
that accompany this power tool. Failure to heed the instructions given below could
cause an electric shock, burning and/or serious injuries.
Keep all safety directions and instructions in a safe place for future reference!
1. Workplace safety
a. Keep your work area clean and welllit. Untidiness and unlighted workspaces can
lead to accidents.
b. Do not work with the power tool in a potentially explosive environment, in
which combustible liquids, gases or dusts are located. . Electrical tools produce
sparks that can ignite dust or fumes.
c. Keep children and other persons at a safe distance when using the electric tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control of the device.
2. Electrical safety
a. The connector plug of the device must fit into the power outlet. The plug cannot
be modified in any way. Do not use adapter plugs in conjunction with grounded
power tools. Unaltered plugs and suitable power outlets reduce the risk of electric
shock.
b. Avoid physical contact with grounded surfaces, such as pipes, heaters, stoves, and
refrigerators. Increased risk of electric shock exists when your body is grounded.
c. Keep power tools away from rain or moisture. The penetration of moisture into a
power tool increases the risk of electric shock.
d. Do not use the connection lead for any purpose other than its intended purpose;
do not use the connection lead to carry or hang up the device; do not pull the
plug out of the power outlet via the connection lead. Keep the connection lead
away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Damaged or tangled connection
leads increase the risk of electric shock.
e. If you work with a power tool outdoors only use extension cables that are also
approved for outdoor use. Use of an extension cable that is approved for outdoor
use reduces the risk of electric shock.
f. If operating the power tool in a damp environment cannot be avoided, use a
ground fault circuit interrupter. The use of a ground fault circuit interrupter reduces
the risk of electric shock.
3. Personal safety
a. Be attentive and aware of what you are doing; proceed with caution when
working with a power tool. Do not use a power tool if you are tired or under
the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. One moment of carelessness while
using the power tool can lead to serious injuries.
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