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• Look after you tools. Make sure that they are clean and that theedges are sharp for
maximum effect and best results. Follow themanuals recommendations regarding lubrication
and replacement of accessories. Inspect themains lead regularly. If it is damaged it should
be replaced by aqualified service technician. Inspect all leads and cables regularly to check
for any damage. Make sure that themachine’s/tool’s handles and controls are clean, dry and
free from oil and grease.
• Turn thepower off. Pull out theplug and push in theemergency stop button before servicing
or changing any blades, drill bits, cutters or sanding discs.
• Remove all spanners and repair tools. Make ahabit of checking to make sure that
themachine is free of all spanners and tools before turning thepower on.
• Avoid accidental starting. Do not walk around with your finger on thetrigger of apower tool
if it is plugged in. Make sure that theon/off switch is set to OFF before plugging in any power
tool.
• Use thecorrect extension leads. If you use extension leads outdoors, only use those
designed for outdoor use. Only use extension leads with thick enough diameter core wires
and roll out thewhole lead.
• Use common sense and be careful. Think before carrying out any task, so that it is carried
out safely. Never operate machines/power tools when you are tired or under theinfluence
of medicine.
• Check thefollowing before turning thetool on:
- That all guards and other parts are whole and in working order.
- That moving parts are free and correctly aligned.
- That no moving parts can get caught.
- That no defects are apparent.
Other factors that can influence work execution. Asafety guard or any other part that is
damaged should be repaired by atradesman or replaced. Damaged power leads and
switches must always be replaced by atradesman. Never operate atool if you cannot stop
or start thetool comfortably.
• Use only recommended accessories. Theuse of non-recommended accessories can cause
accidents and personal injury.
• Should only be repaired by aqualified technician. Thetool conforms to current safety
requirements. Repairs to thetool should only be carried out by atradesman using original
spares; otherwise thetool could cause accidents and personal injury.
Specic Safety Rules
• Always use safety glasses.
• Never use damaged grinding discs.
• Never use thechainsaw sharpener unless theguard is attached and undamaged.
• Only use grindings discs recommended by themanufacturer and that are rated at thesame
or higher speed than themaximum rated speed of themachine.
• Read themanufacturer’s instructions accompanying thegrinding disc.