GENERAL SAFETY RULES
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Fa i l u r e t o f o l l o w a l l i n s t r u c t i o n s l i s t e d b e l o w m a y r e s u l t i n
e l e c t r i c s h o c k , f i r e a n d / o r s e r i o u s i n j u r y .
T h e t e r m p o w e r t o o l i n a l l o f t h e w a r n i n g s l i s t e d b e l o w
r e f e r s t o y o u r m a i n s o p e r a t e d ( c o r d e d ) p o w e r t o o l o r b a t -
t e r y o p e r a t e d ( c o r d l e s s ) p o w e r t o o l .
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
1) Work area
a) Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cl u t t e r e d an d d a r k ar e a s i n v i t e ac c i d e n t s .
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust.
Po w e r t o o l s c r e a t e s p a r k s w h i c h m a y i g n i t e t h e
d u s t o f f u m e s .
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating
a power tool.
Di s t r a c t i o n s c a n c a u s e y o u t o l o s e c o n t r o l .
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.
U n m o d i f i e d p l u g s a n d m a t c h i n g o u t l e t s w i l l r e d u c e
r i s k o f e l e c t r i c s h o c k .
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators.
Th e r e i s an i n c r e a s e d r i s k o f e l e c t r i c s h o c k i f y o u r
b o d y i s e a r t h e d o r g r o u n d e d .
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Wat e r e n t e r i n g a p o w e r t o o l w i l l i n c r e a s e t h e r i s k
o f e l e c t r i c s h o c k .
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.
Dam a g e d o r e n t a n g l e d c o r d s i n c r e a s e t h e r i s k
o f e l e c t r i c s h o c k .
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use.
U s e o f a c o r d s u i t a b l e f o r o u t d o o r u s e r e d u c e s
t h e r i s k o f e l e c t r i c s h o c k .
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 m o m e n t o f i n a t t e n t i o n w h i l e o p e r a t i n g p o w e r
t o o l s m a y r e s u l t i n s e r i o u s p e r s o n a l i n j u r y .
b) Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Sa f e t y e q u i p m e n t s u c h a s d u s t m a s k , n o n - s k i d s a f e t y
s h o e s , h a r d h a t , o r h e a r i n g p r o t e c t i o n u s e d f o r
a p p r o p r i a t e c o n d i t i o n s w i l l r e d u c e p e r s o n a l i n j u r i e s .
c) Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in
the off position before plugging in.
Ca r r y i n g p o w e r t o o l s w i t h y o u r f i n g e r o n t h e
s w i t c h o r p l u g g i n g i n p o w e r t o o l s t h a t h a v e t h e
s w i t c h o n i n v i t e s a c c i d e n t s .
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
turning the power tool on.
A w r e n c h o r a k e y l e f t at t a c h e d t o a r o t a t i n g p a r t
o f t h e p o w e r t o o l m a y r e s u l t i n p e r s o n a l i n j u r y .
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
Th i s e n a b l e s b e t t e r c o n t r o l o f t h e p o w e r t o o l i n
u n e x p e c t e d s i t u a t i o n s .
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves
away from moving parts.
Lo o s e c l o t h e s , j e w e l l e r y o r l o n g h a i r c a n b e c a u g h t
i n m o v i n g p a r t s .
g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these
are connected and properly used.
Us e o f t h e s e d e v i c e s c a n r e d u c e d u s t r e l a t e d
h a z a r d s .
4) Power tool use and care
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
power tool for your application.
Th e c o r r e c t p o w e r t o o l w i l l d o t h e j o b b e t t e r an d
s a f e r at t h e r a t e f o r w h i c h i t w a s d e s i g n e d .
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not
turn it on and off.
An y p o w e r t o o l t h a t c a n n o t b e c o n t r o l l e d w i t h t h e
s w i t c h i s d a n g e r o u s an d m u s t b e r e p a i r e d .
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source before
making any adjustments, changing accessories, or
storing power tools.
Su c h p r e v e n t i v e s a f e t y m e a s u r e s r e d u c e t h e r i s k
o f s t a r t i n g t h e p o w e r t o o l ac c i d e n t a l l y .
d) 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.
Po w e r t o o l s a r e d a n g e r o u s i n t h e h a n d s o f
u n t r a i n e d u s e r s .
e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and
any other condition that may affect the power
tools operation.
If damaged, have the power tool repaired before
use.
Man y ac c i d e n t s ar e c a u s e d b y p o o r l y m a i n t a i n e d
p o w e r t o o l s .
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Pr o p e r l y m a i n t a i n e d c u t t i n g t o o l s w i t h s h a r p c u t t i n g
e d g e s ar e l e s s l i k e l y t o b i n d an d ar e e a s i e r t o
c o n t r o l .
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.,
in accordance with these instructions and in the
manner intended for the particular type of power
tool, taking into account the working conditions
and the work to be performed.
Us e o f t h e p o w e r t o o l f o r o p e r a t i o n s d i f f e r e n t f r o m
i n t e n d e d c o u l d r e s u l t i n a h a z a r d o u s s i t u a t i o n .
5) Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical replacement
parts.
Th i s w i l l e n s u r e t h a t t h e s a f e t y o f t h e p o w e r t o o l
i s m a i n t a i n e d .
PRECAUTION
Keep children and infirm persons away.
When not in use, tools should be stored out of
reach of children and infirm persons.
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