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e) When using power tools outdoors, use anextension lead that is suitable for
this purpose. Theuse of anextension lead designed for outdoor use decreases
therisk of electric shocks.
f) If theuse of thepower tool in awet environment is unavoidable, awall
socket equipped with aresidual current device (RCD) should beused.
UseofanRCD significantly reduces therisk of electricshock.
3) Personal safety
a) Pay attention to what you are doing and use common sense when using
powertools. Neveruse power tools if you are tired or under theinfluence of
drugs, alcohol or medication. Onemoment of inattention while using apower
tool may result in aserious injury.
b) Wear protective clothing. Always wear safety glasses. Usingprotective
clothing such as dust masks, non-slip safety shoes, helmets and ear defenders
decreases therisk of injury.
c) Avoid accidental starts. Makesure that thepower switch is set to OFF before
plugging thepower tool into awall socket, fitting thebattery or picking up/
carrying thepowertool. Nevercarry apower tool with your finger on thetrigger
and never connect thepower 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 thepowertool. Aservice
tool left on arotating part of thepower tool may result in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keepproper footing and balance at alltimes. This enables
better control of thepower tool in unexpected situations.
f) Wear suitable clothing. Donot wear loose-fitting clothing or jewellery.
Keephair, clothes and gloves away from movingparts. Loose-fitting clothes,
jewellery or long hair could become caught in movingparts.
g) If equipment for theextraction and collection of dust is available, make sure
it is connected and used properly. Useof dust collection equipment can reduce
dust related hazards.
4) Use and maintenance of the power tool
a) Do not force thepowertool. Usethecorrect power tool for your application.
Thecorrect power tool will do thejob better and safer if used at therate for which
it was designed.
b) Never use thepower tool if thepower switch does not switch thetool on
and off properly. Anypower tool that cannot be controlled by thepower switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.