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Safety Notes
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
Read all safety warnings and all in-
structions. Failure to follow the warnings 
and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or seri-
ous 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.
Work area safety
fKeep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas 
invite accidents.
fDo not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, 
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or 
dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust 
or fumes.
fKeep children and bystanders away while operating a 
power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Electrical safety
fPower 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.
fAvoid 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.
fDo not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. 
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric 
shock.
fDo not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, 
pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away 
from heat, oil, sharp edges and moving parts. Damaged 
or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
fWhen operating a power tool outdoors, use an exten-
sion cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable 
for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
fIf operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoid-
able, use a residual current device (RCD) protected 
supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.
Personal safety
fStay 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 op-
erating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
fUse 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 inju-
ries.
fPrevent 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 en-
ergising power tools that have the switch on invites acci-
dents.
fRemove any adjusting key or wrench before turning 
the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a ro-
tating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
fDo not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at 
all times. This enables better control of the power tool in 
unexpected situations.
fDress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewel-
lery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from 
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be 
caught in moving parts.
fIf devices are provided for the connection of dust ex-
traction and collection facilities, ensure these are con-
nected and properly used. Use of dust collection can re-
duce dust-related hazards.
Power tool use and care
fDo 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.
fDo not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it 
on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with 
the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
fDisconnect 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.
fStore 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.
fMaintain power tools. Check for misalignment or bind-
ing of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other 
condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If 
damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. 
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power 
tools.
fKeep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained 
cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind 
and are easier to control.
fUse the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in ac-
cordance 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.
Service
fHave your power tool serviced by a qualified repair per-
son using only identical replacement parts. This will en-
sure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
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