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PDC 18/4 Li
3 PERSONAL SAFETY
a. Be observant, pay attention to what you are
doing and proceed with care when working
with a power tool. Do not use a power tool
if you are tired or are under the influence of
drugs, alcohol or medication. One moment of
carelessness when using the power tool can
cause serious injuries.
b. Wear personal protective equipment and
always wear protective goggles. Wearing
personal protective equipment, such as a
dust mask, non-slip safety shoes, a hard hat
or hearing protection, reduces the risk of
injuries depending on the type of power tool
and how it is used.
c. Prevent unintentional start-up. Ensure that
the power tool is switched off before connect-
ing it to the power supply and/or the battery,
and before picking it up or carrying it. If you
have your finger on the switch when carrying
the power tool or if the tool is connected to
the power supply when switched on, this may
cause accidents.
d. Remove adjustment tools or wrenches before
switching on the power tool. A tool or wrench
located in a rotating part of the tool can lead
to injuries.
e. Avoid adopting an abnormal posture. Ensure
that your footing is stable and stay balanced
at all times. This allows you to have better
control over the power tool in unexpected
situations.
f. Wear suitable clothing. Do not wear loose-fit-
ting clothing or jewellery. Keep hair and
clothing away from moving parts. Loose-fit-
ting clothing, jewellery or long hair can be
caught by moving parts.
g. If dust extraction and collection devices can
be installed, these must be connected and
used correctly. Using a dust extraction system
can reduce hazards posed by dust.
h. You should not have a false sense of security;
do not ignore the safety rules for power tools,
even if you are familiar with the power tool
after having used it many times. Careless
actions can lead to severe injuries in fractions
of a second.
4 USING AND HANDLING THE POWER TOOL
a. Never overload the tool. Use the power tool
intended for your task. Using a compatible
power tool improves your work and allows
you to work with greater safety in the stated
power range.
b. Do not use a power tool with a faulty switch.
A power tool that can no longer be switched
on or off is dangerous and must be repaired.
c. Remove the plug from the socket and/or
remove a removable battery before adjusting
the tool settings, changing accessory parts
or putting the tool aside. This precautionary
measure prevents the power tool from being
started up unintentionally.
d. When not in use, keep power tools out of
the reach of children. Personnel should not
be allowed to use the device if they are not
familiar with it or have not read these instruc-
tions. Power tools pose a hazard when used
by inexperienced personnel.
e. Maintain power tools and accessories with
care. Check that moving parts are functioning
correctly and do not jam, and whether any
parts are broken or damaged so badly that
the power tool will not function correctly as
a result. Have damaged parts repaired before
using the tool. Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained power tools.
f. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Carefully
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting
edges jam less frequently and are easier to
guide.
g. Use the power tool, accessories, insertion
tools, etc. in accordance with these instruc-
tions. Also take into account the working con-
ditions and the job in hand. Using power tools
for applications other than those intended may
create hazardous situations.
h. Keep handles and gripping surfaces dry,
clean and free of oil and grease. Slippery
handles and gripping surfaces do not allow for
safe operation and control of the power tool in
unforeseeable situations.