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WARNING! Rea all safety warnings an all instructions. Failure to follow the
warnings an instructions may result in electric shock, fire an /or serious
injury.
Save all warnings an instructions for future reference. The term “power tool”
in the warnings refers to your mains-operate (cor e ) power tool or battery-
operate (cor less) power tool.
1. Work area safety
a. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttere or ark areas invite acci ents.
b. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence
of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the
ust or fumes.
c. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions
can cause you to lose control.
2. Electrical safety
a. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do
not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmo ifie plugs
an matching outlets will re uce risk of electric shock.
b. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increase risk of electric shock if your
bo y is earthe or groun e .
c. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power
tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
d. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging
the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
Damage or entangle cor s increase the risk of electric shock.
e. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for
outdoor use. Use of a cor suitable for out oor use re uces the risk of electric shock.
f. If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual
current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD re uces the risk of electric
shock.
3. Personal safety
a. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a
power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools
may result in serious personal injury.
b.Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective
equipment such as ust mask, non-ski safety shoes, har hat, or hearing protection
use for appropriate con itions will re uce personal injuries.
c. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before
connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.
Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising power tools that
have the switch on invites acci ents.
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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS