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and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric
shock.
b. Avoidbodycontactwithearthedor
groundedsurfacessuchaspipes,radiators,
rangesandrefrigerators. There is an
increased risk of electric shock if your body is
earthed or grounded.
c. Donotexposepowertoolstorainorwet
conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
d. Donotabusethecord.Neverusethecord
forcarrying,pullingorunpluggingthe
powertool.Keepthecordawayfromheat,
oil,sharpedgesormovingparts. Damaged
or entangled cords increase the risk of electric
shock.
e. Whenoperatingapowertooloutdoors,use
anextensioncordsuitableforoutdooruse.
Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces
the risk of electric shock.
f. Ifoperatingapowertoolinadamplocation
isunavoidable,usearesidualcurrent
device(RCD)protectedsupply. Use of an RCD
reduces the risk of electric shock.
Personalsafety
a. Stayalert,watchwhatyouaredoingand
usecommonsensewhenoperatinga
powertool.Donotuseapowertoolwhile
youaretiredorundertheinuenceof
drugs,alcoholormedication.A moment of
inattention while operating power tools may
result in serious personal injury.
b. Usepersonalprotectiveequipment.Always
weareyeprotection. Protective equipment
such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard
hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal injuries.
c. Preventunintentionalstarting:Ensure
thattheswitchisintheo-positionbefore
connectingtopowersourceand/orbattery
pack,pickinguporcarryingthetool.
Carrying power tools with your nger on the
switch or plugging in power tools that have the
switch on invites accidents.
d. Removeanyadjustingkeyorwrenchbefore
turningthepowertoolon. A wrench or a key
left attached to a rotating part of the power
tool may result in personal injury.
e. Donotoverreach.Keepproperfootingand
balanceatalltimes. This enables better
control of the power tool in unexpected
situations.
f. Dressproperly.Donotwearlooseclothing
orjewellery.Keepyourhair,clothingand
glovesawayfrommovingparts. Loose
clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in
moving parts.
g. Ifdevicesareprovidedfortheconnection
ofdustextractionandcollectionfacilities,
ensuretheseareconnectedandproperly
used. Use of these devices can reduce dust
related hazards.
h. Donotletfamiliaritygainedfrom
frequentuseoftoolsallowyoutobecome
complacentandignoretoolsafety
principles. A careless action can cause severe
injury within a fraction of a second.
Powertooluseandcare
a. Donotforcethepowertool.Usethecorrect
powertoolforyourapplication. The correct
power tool will do the job better and safer at
the rate for which it was designed.
b. Donotusethepowertooliftheswitch
doesnotturnitonando.Any power tool
that cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
c. Disconnecttheplugfromthepowersource
and/orthebatterypackbeforemaking
anyadjustments,changingaccessories,or
storingpowertools. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the power
tool accidentally.
d. Storeidlepowertoolsoutofthereach
ofchildrenanddonotallowpersons
unfamiliarwiththepowertoolorthese
instructionstooperatethepowertool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
e. Maintainpowertools.Checkfor
misalignmentorbindingofmovingparts,
breakageofpartsandanyothercondition
thatmayaectthepowertool'soperation.
Ifdamaged,havethepowertoolrepaired
beforeuse. Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained power tools.