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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR POWER
TOOLS
7. Dress correctly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. They can be caught in moving parts.
Rubber gloves and non-slip footwear are
recommended when working outdoors. If you have
long hair, wear a protective hair covering.
8. Use safety accessories. Safety glasses and
earmuffs should always be worn. A face or dust mask
is also required if the drilling operation creates dust.
9. Secure the work piece. Use clamps or a vice to
hold the work piece. It is safer than using your hand
and frees both hands to operate the tool.
10. Do not overreach. Keep your footing secure and
balanced at all times.
11. Look after your tools. Keep tools sharp and
clean for better and safer performance. Follow the
instructions regarding lubrication and accessory
changes. Inspect tool cords periodically and, if
damaged, have them repaired by an authorised
service facility. Inspect extension cords periodically
and replace them if damaged. Keep tool handles dry,
clean and free from oil and grease.
12. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Check
to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed
from the tool before switching on.
13. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use
common sense. Do not operate a tool when you are
tired.
14. Check for damaged parts. Before using a tool,
check that there are no damaged parts. If a part is
slightly damaged, carefully determine if it will operate
properly and perform its intended function. Check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, proper mounting and any other
conditions that may affect the operation of the tool. A
part that is damaged should be properly repaired or
replaced by an authorised service facility, unless
otherwise indicated in this Instruction Manual.
15. Use only approved parts. When servicing, use
only identical replacement parts. Use an authorised
service facility to fit replacement parts.
WARNING:
The use of an accessory or attachment, other than
those recommended in this Instruction Manual, may
present a risk of personal injury.
To use this tool properly, you must observe the safety
regulations, the assembly instructions and the
operating instructions to be found in this Manual. All
persons who use and service the machine have to be
acquainted with this Manual and must be informed
about its potential hazards. Children and infirm people
must not use this tool. Children should be supervised
at all times if they are in the area in which the tool is
being used. It is also imperative that you observe the
accident prevention regulations in force in your area.
The same applies for general rules of occupational
health and safety.
WARNING:
When using power tools, basic safety precautions
should always be taken to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and personal injury. Also, please read
and heed the advice given in the additional important
safety instructions.
1. Keep the work area clean and tidy. Cluttered
work areas and benches invite accidents and injury.
2. Consider the environment in which you are
working. Do not use power tools in damp or wet
locations. Keep the work area well lit. Do not expose
power tools to rain. Do not use power tools in the
presence of flammable liquids or gases.
3. Keep visitors away from the work area. All
visitors and onlookers, especially children and infirm
persons, should be kept well away from where you
are working. Do not let others in the vicinity make
contact with the tool or extension cord.
4. Store tools safely. When not in use, tools should
be locked up out of reach.
5. Do not force the tool. The tool will do the job
better and safer working at the rate for which it was
designed.
6. Use the correct tool for the job. Do not force
small tools or attachments to do the job best handled
by a heavier duty tool. Never use a tool for a purpose
for which it was not intended.
