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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. Carrying apower tool with your finger on thepower switch/trigger or
connecting thepower tool to awall socket when thepower switch is set to ON is inviting
anaccident.
d) Remove all service tools/keys before switching on thepowertool. Aservice tool left on
any moving part of thepower tool may result in injury.
e) Do not overreach. Makesure you stand steady and well balanced at alltimes.
This ensures better control over 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 dust extraction or collecting is available make sure it is connected
and used properly. Usingtechnical aids may decrease dust related hazards.
4) Use and maintenance of the power tool
a) Do not force thepowertool. Useapower tool suitable for thework you are about to
perform. Theproper power tool will perform thetask better and safer if used at thecorrect
feedrate.
b) Never use thepower tool if thepower switch does not switch thetool on and off properly.
Allpower 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 thepowertool. These precautions reduce
therisk of thepower tool starting unexpectedly.
d) Store power tools that are not being used out of children’sreach. Donot allow people
who are unfamiliar with thetool or its functions to operate thetool. Power tools can be
dangerous if they fall into thehands of inexperiencedusers.
e) Maintaining powertools. Checkfor 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 beforeuse. Manyaccidents are caused by poorly maintained
powertools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp andclean. 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.
