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e) When you use anelectrical hand tool outdoors; use anextension cord
suitable for this purpose. Useof anextension cord for outdoor use decreases
therisk of electricalshock.
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). UsinganRCD significantly reduces thechances of you
receiving anelectricshock.
3) Personal safety
a) Pay attention to what you do and use common sense when using electrical
handtools. Neveruse anelectrical hand tool if you are tired or under
theinfluence of drugs, alcohol or medication. Onemoment of not paying
attention while using anelectrical hand tool may result in serious injury.
b) Use protective equipment. Always use safety glasses. Usingprotective
equipment such as aface mask, slip resistant protection shoes, ahelmet and ear
defenders when needed decreases therisk of injury.
c) Avoid accidental starting. Makesure that theswitch is set to OFF before you
connect thedevice to thewall socket. Nevercarry 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 thehandtool. Aservice
tool forgotten on arotating part of theelectrical hand tool may result in injury.
e) Do not overreach. Makesure you stand steady and well balanced at
alltimes. Thisgives better control in unexpected situations.
f) Wear suitable clothing. Donot wear loose fitting clothes or jewellery.
Keephair, clothes and gloves away from movableparts. Loosefitting clothes,
jewellery or long hair could get caught in movableparts.
g) If theequipment for suctioning or collecting dust is available make sure it is
connected and used properly. Usingtechnical aids may decrease dust related
hazards.
4) Use and maintenance of the electrical hand tools
a) Do not overdrive thehandtool. Useahand tool suitable for thework you are
to perform. Thecorrect electrical hand tool will perform thetask better and safer if
used at thecorrect feedrate.
b) Never use theelectrical hand tool if theswitch does not work properly to
turn on and shut off thetool. Allelectrical 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 toolaway.
Theseprecautions reduce therisk of unexpected starts of theelectrical handtool.
d) Store electrical hand tools that are not being used out of reach fromchildren.
Electricalhand tools can be dangerous if they get in thehands of
inexperiencedusers.