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3) Personal safety
a) Pay attention to what you are doing and use common sense when using
power tools. Never use power tools if you are tired or under theinfluence of
drugs, alcohol or medication. One moment of inattention while using apower
tool may result in aserious injury.
b) Wear protective clothing. Always wear safety glasses. Using protective
clothing such as dust masks, non-slip safety shoes, helmets and ear defenders
decreases therisk of injury.
c) Avoid accidental starts. Make sure that thepower switch is set to OFF before
plugging thepower tool into awall socket, fitting thebattery or picking up/
carrying thepower tool. Carrying apower tool with your finger on thepower
switch/trigger or connecting thepower tool to awall socket when the power
switch is set to ON is inviting anaccident.
d) Remove all service tools/keys before switching on thepower tool. A service
tool left on any moving part of thepower tool may result in injury.
e) Do not overreach. Make sure you stand steady and well balanced at all times.
This ensures better control over thepower tool in unexpected situations.
f) Wear suitable clothing. Do not wear loose-fitting clothing or jewellery.
Keep hair, clothes and gloves away from moving parts. Loose-fitting clothes,
jewellery or long hair could become caught in moving parts.
g) If equipment for dust extraction or collecting is available make sure it is connected
and used properly. Using technical aids may decrease dust related hazards.
4) Use and maintenance of the power tool
a) Do not force thepower tool. Use apower tool suitable for thework you are
about to perform. The proper power tool will perform thetask better and safer if
used at thecorrect feed rate.
b) Never use thepower tool if thepower switch does not switch thetool on and
off properly. All power tools that cannot be controlled by thepower switch are
dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Unplug thelead from thewall socket or remove thebattery before making
any adjustments, changing accessories or storing thepower tool.
These precautions reduce therisk of thepower tool starting unexpectedly.
d) Store power tools that are not being used out of children’s reach. Do not allow
people who are unfamiliar with thetool or its functions to operate thetool.
Power tools can be dangerous if they fall into thehands of inexperienced users.
e) Maintaining power tools. Check for any incorrect settings, parts that catch,
broken parts or anything else which may cause thepower tool to malfunction.
If something is damaged it must be 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
blades are less likely to jam and are easier to control.
g) Use thepower tool, and any accessories in accordance with these instructions,
take into consideration theworking conditions and thework that is to be
performed.Using thepower tool for apurpose other than that for which it is
intended could result in adangerous situation.