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e) Checkfor misalignment or binding of moving parts, for broken parts or anything
else that may affect theoperation of thepower tool. Ifthere is any damage it must
be repaired before thetool can be used again. Manyaccidents are caused by
poorly maintained power tools.
f) Keepcutting tools sharp and clean. Properlymaintained cutting tools with sharp
edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Usethepower tool, accessories, etc., in accordance with these instructions and
in themanner intended for theparticular type of power tool, taking into account
theworking conditions and thetype of work to be done.
h) Using thepower tool to do work for which it is not intended may result in
ahazardous situation.
5) Using and servicing arechargeable power tool
a) Makesure that theswitch is in theoff position before you fit thebattery.
Fittingthebattery to an electric power tool with theswitch in theon position could
cause an accident.
b) Onlycharge thebattery with acharger supplied by themanufacturer. Acharger
that is suitable for one type of battery may be afire hazard if used with adifferent
type of battery.
c) Onlyuse thecorrect batteries with rechargeable hand tools. Usingthewrong
battery may cause damage, injury and fire.
d) Whenthebattery is not in use, keep it away from metal objects such as paperclips,
coins, keys, nails, screws or other small items that may form abridge from one
pole of thebattery to theother. Short-circuiting thepoles of abattery may cause
burns or fire.
e) Ifthebattery is abused, it may leak acid. Avoidcontact with this substance.
Ifyou happen to come into contact with theacid, rinse theaffected area with water.
Iftheacid gets into your eyes, seek medical assistance. Acidfrom thebattery may
cause irritation and burns.
6) Servicing
a) Servicingand repairs must be done by authorised personnel, using genuine spare
parts. Thisguarantees that thesafety of theelectric power tool is preserved.
Special safety rules for rechargeable power tools
• Use only thecharger supplied. Theproduct is only intended to be used indoors.
• If abattery is warm, let it cool down before charging it. Thetemperature during
battery charging should be between 0 °C and 40 °C (20–25 °C is recommended
for optimum charging results).
• If thebattery is charged at atemperature below 0 °C it may become over-
charged, and this may damage thepower tool. Donot charge thebattery when
thetemperature is above 40 °C. Thebattery only delivers full power after about five
charge/discharge cycles.