
8 | English1 609 92A 4E6 | (14.09.2018)Bosch Power ToolsEnglishSafety instructionsGeneral Power Tool Safety WarningsWARNINGRead all safety warnings, instruc-tions, illustrations and specifica-tions provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all in-structions 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 (cord-less) power tool.Work area safetyuKeep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or darkareas invite accidents.uDo not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases ordust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dustor fumes.uKeep children and bystanders away while operating apower tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.Electrical safetyuPower tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modifythe plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs withearthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs andmatching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.uAvoid body contact with earthed or grounded sur-faces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerat-ors. There is an increased risk of electric shock if yourbody is earthed or grounded.uDo not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of elec-tric shock.uDo not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carry-ing, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cordaway from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electricshock.uWhen operating a power tool outdoors, use an exten-sion cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suit-able for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.uIf operating a power tool in a damp location is un-avoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protec-ted supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electricshock.Personal safetyuStay alert, watch what you are doing and use commonsense when operating a power tool. Do not use apower tool while you are tired or under the influenceof drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inatten-tion while operating power tools may result in serious per-sonal injury.uUse personal protective equipment. Always wear eyeprotection. Protective equipment such as a dust mask,non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing protectionused for appropriate conditions will reduce personal in-juries.uPrevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is inthe off-position before connecting to power sourceand/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.uRemove any adjusting key or wrench before turningthe power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to arotating part of the power tool may result in personal in-jury.uDo not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance atall times. This enables better control of the power tool inunexpected situations.uDress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jew-ellery. Keep your hair and clothing away from movingparts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caughtin moving parts.uIf 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.uDo not let familiarity gained from frequent use of toolsallow you to become complacent and ignore toolsafety principles. A careless action can cause severe in-jury within a fraction of a second.Power tool use and careuDo not force the power tool. Use the correct powertool for your application. The correct power tool will dothe job better and safer at the rate for which it was de-signed.uDo not use the power tool if the switch does not turn iton and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlledwith the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.uDisconnect the plug from the power source and/or re-move the battery pack, if detachable, from the powertool before making any adjustments, changing ac-cessories, or storing power tools. Such preventivesafety measures reduce the risk of starting the power toolaccidentally.uStore idle power tools out of the reach of children anddo not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool orthese instructions to operate the power tool. Powertools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.uMaintain power tools and accessories. Check for mis-alignment or binding of moving parts, breakage ofparts and any other condition that may affect thepower tool’s operation. If damaged, have the powertool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused bypoorly maintained power tools.