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b. Usepersonalprotectiveequipment.Alwaysweareyeprotection. 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: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,clothingand
glovesawayfrommovingparts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in
moving parts.
g. Ifdevicesareprovidedfortheconnectionofdustextractionandcollectionfacilities,
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/orthebatterypackbeforemaking
anyadjustments,changingaccessories,orstoringpowertools. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
d. Storeidlepowertoolsoutofthereachofchildrenanddonotallowpersonsunfamiliar
withthepowertoolortheseinstructionstooperatethepowertool. Power tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e. Maintainpowertools.Checkformisalignmentorbindingofmovingparts,breakageof
partsandanyotherconditionthatmayaectthepowertool'soperation. If damaged,
have the power tool repaired before use. 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.,inaccordancewiththeseinstructions
andinthemannerintendedfortheparticulartypeofpowertool,takingintoaccount
theworkingconditionsandtheworktobeperformed. 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.
b. Usepowertoolsonlywithspecicallydesignatedbatterypacks. Use of any other battery
packs may create a risk of injury and re.
c. Whenbatterypackisnotinuse,keepitawayfromothermetalobjects,likepaperclips,
coins,keys,nails,screwsorothersmallmetalobjectsthatcanmakeaconnectionfrom
oneterminaltoanother.Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a re.