General Power Tool Safety Warnings - Worx WX252 Manual Original

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY
WARNINGS
WARNING: Read all safety
w a r n i n g s, i n s t r u c t i o n s,
illustrations and specifications
provided with this power tool.
Failure to follow all instructions listed
below may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious injury
Save all warnings and instructions
for future reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings
refers to your mains-operated (corded)
power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.
1) Work area safety
a) Keep work area clean and well
lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite
accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools
in explosive atmospheres,
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such as in the presence of
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flammable liquids, gases or
dust. Power tools create sparks
which may ignite the dust or
fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders
away while operating a power
tool. Distractions can cause you to
lose control.
2) Electrical safety
a) Power tool plugs must match
the outlet. Never modify the
plug in any way. Do not use
any adapter plugs with earthed
(grounded) power tools.
Unmodified plugs and matching
outlets will reduce risk of electric
shock.
b) Avoid body contact with
earthed or grounded surfaces,
such as pipes, radiators,
ranges and refrigerators. There
is an increased risk of electric
shock if your body is earthed or
grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to
rain or wet conditions. Water
entering a power tool will increase
the risk of electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never
use the cord for carrying,
pulling or unplugging the
power tool. Keep cord away
from heat, oil, sharp edges
or moving parts. Damaged or
entangled cords increase the risk of
electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool
outdoors, use an extension
cord suitable for outdoor use.
Use of a cord suitable for outdoor
use reduces the risk of electric
shock.
f) If operating a power tool in a
damp location is unavoidable,
use a residual current device
(RCD) protected supply. Use of
an RCD reduces the risk of electric
shock.
3) Personal safety
a) Stay alert, 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 power
tools may result in serious personal
injury.
b) Use personal protective
equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Protective equipment
such as dust mask, non-skid
safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal
injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting.
Ensure the switch is in the
off-position before connecting
to power source and/or battery
pack, picking up or carrying
the tool. Carrying power tools
with your finger on the switch or
energising power tools that have
the switch on invites accidents.