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f) If for some reason you must use apower tool in awet environment, always
connect it to themains via anearth-fault circuit breaker such as anRCD (residual
current device). Using anRCD significantly reduces thechances
of you receiving anelectric shock.
3) Personal safety
a) Pay attention to what you do and use common sense when using electrical hand
tools. Never use anelectrical hand tool if you are tired or under theinfluence of
drugs, alcohol or medication. One moment of not paying attention while using
anelectrical hand tool may result in serious injury.
b) Use protective equipment. Always use safety glasses. Using protective
equipment such as aface mask, slip resistant protection shoes, ahelmet and ear
defenders when needed decreases therisk of injury.
c) Avoid accidental starting. Make sure that theswitch is set to OFF before you
connect thedevice to thewall socket. Never carry anelectrical hand tool with
one finger on thetrigger or never connect thehand tool to awall socket when
theswitch is set to ON, since it may result in injury.
d) Remove all service tools/keys before switching on thehand tool. A service tool
forgotten on arotating part of theelectrical hand tool may result in injury.
e) Do not overreach. Make sure you stand steady and well balanced
at all times. This gives better control in unexpected situations.
f) Wear suitable clothing. Do not wear loose fitting clothes or jewellery.
Keep hair, clothes and gloves away from movable parts. Loose fitting clothes,
jewellery or long hair could get caught in movable parts.
g) If theequipment for suctioning or collecting dust is available make sure
it is connected and used properly. Using technical aid may decrease dust related
hazards.
4) Use and maintenance of the electrical hand tools
a) Do not overdrive thehand tool. Use ahand tool suitable for thework you are to
perform. The correct electrical hand tool will perform thetask better and safer if
used at thecorrect feed rate.
b) Never use theelectrical hand tool if theswitch does not work properly to turn
on and shut off thetool. All electrical hand tools that can not be operated by
theswitch are dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Unplug thelead from thewall socket before making any adjustments, changes of
accessories or storing theelectrical hand tool away. These precautions reduces
therisk of unexpected start of theelectrical hand tool.
d) Store electrical hand tools that are not being used out of reach from children.
Electrical hand tools can be dangerous if they get in thehands
of inexperienced users.