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) ff operating
a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable,
use a ground
fault circuit interrupter
(GFCI) protected
supply. Use of a GFCI 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.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning
the
power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating
part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach.
Keep proper footing
and balance
at
all times.
This enables better control of the power tool in
unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewellery.
Keep your hair, clothing
and gloves
away from moving
parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in
moving parts.
g) ff devices
are provided
for
the connection
of dust
extraction
and
collection
facilities,
ensure
these
are
connected
and properly
used. Use of dust collection can
reduce dust-related
hazards.
4) POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
a) Do not force the power tool Use the correct power tool for
your application. The correct power tool will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch
does not turn it
on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controfled with the
switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect
the plug from the power
source
and/or the
battery
pack
from
the power
tool
before
making
any
adjustments,
changing
accessories,
or storing
power
tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
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 Power tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment
or binding
of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition
that may affect the power
tool's
operation,
ff damaged,
have the power tool repaired
before use. Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting
tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained
cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind
and are easier to control.
g) Use the power
tool, accessories
and tool bits, etc. in
accordance
with these instructions,
taking
into account
the working conditions
and the work to be performed.
Use
of the power tool for operations different from those intended
could result in a hazardous situation.