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c. Preventunintentionalstarting:Ensurethattheswitchisintheo-positionbefore
connectingtopowersourceand/orbatterypack,pickinguporcarryingthetool.
Carrying power tools with your nger on the switch or plugging in power tools that
have the switch on invites accidents.
d. Removeanyadjustingkeyorwrenchbeforeturningthepowertoolon. A wrench
or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
e. Donotoverreach.Keepproperfootingandbalanceatalltimes. This enables better
control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
f. Dressproperly.Donotwearlooseclothingorjewellery.Keepyourhair,clothing
andglovesawayfrommovingparts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
g. Ifdevicesareprovidedfortheconnectionofdustextractionandcollection
facilities,ensuretheseareconnectedandproperlyused. Use of these devices can
reduce dust related hazards.
h. Donotletfamiliaritygainedfromfrequentuseoftoolsallowyoutobecome
complacentandignoretoolsafetyprinciples. A careless action can cause severe
injury within a fraction of a second.
Powertooluseandcare
a. Donotforcethepowertool.Usethecorrectpowertoolforyourapplication.
The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
b. Donotusethepowertooliftheswitchdoesnotturnitonando. Any power tool
that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c. Disconnecttheplugfromthepowersourceand/orthebatterypackbefore
makinganyadjustments,changingaccessories,orstoringpowertools. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
d. Storeidlepowertoolsoutofthereachofchildrenanddonotallowpersons
unfamiliarwiththepowertoolortheseinstructionstooperatethepowertool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e. Maintainpowertools.Checkformisalignmentorbindingofmovingparts,
breakageofpartsandanyotherconditionthatmayaectthepowertool's
operation.Ifdamaged,havethepowertoolrepairedbeforeuse.Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
f. Keepcuttingtoolssharpandclean.Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp
cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g. Usethepowertool,accessoriesandtoolbitsetc.,inaccordancewiththese
instructionsandinthemannerintendedfortheparticulartypeofpowertool,
takingintoaccounttheworkingconditionsandtheworktobeperformed.
Use of the power tool for operations dierent from those intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
h. Keephandlesandgraspingsurfacesdry,cleanandfreefromoilandgrease.
Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of
the tool in unexpected situations.
Batterytooluseandcare
a. Rechargeonlywiththechargerspeciedbythemanufacturer. A charger that is
suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of re when used with another
battery pack.