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3. Keep children and bystanders away while 
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause 
youtolosecontrol.
Electrical safety
1. 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. Unmodiedplugsandmatchingoutletswill
reduce risk of electric shock.
2. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded 
surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and 
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of elec-
tricshockifyourbodyisearthedorgrounded.
3. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet con-
ditions. Water entering a power tool will increase 
the risk of electric shock.
4. 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. Damaged or entangled cords 
increase the risk of electric shock.
5. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an 
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of 
a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of 
electric shock.
6. If operating a power tool in a damp location 
is unavoidable, use a residual current device 
(RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces 
the risk of electric shock.
7. Power tools can produce electromagnetic 
elds (EMF) that are not harmful to the user. 
However, users of pacemakers and other similar 
medical devices should contact the maker of their 
device and/or doctor for advice before operating 
this power tool.
Personal safety
1. 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 inuence of drugs, alcohol or med-
ication. A moment of inattention while operating 
powertoolsmayresultinseriouspersonalinjury.
2. Use personal protective equipment. Always 
wear eye protection.Protectiveequipmentsuch
asadustmask,non-skidsafetyshoes,hardhator
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions 
willreducepersonalinjuries.
3. 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.Carryingpowertoolswith
yourngerontheswitchorenergisingpowertools
that have the switch on invites accidents.
4. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before 
turning the power tool on.Awrenchorakeyleft
attachedtoarotatingpartofthepowertoolmay
resultinpersonalinjury.
5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and 
balance at all times. This enables better control 
of the power tool in unexpected situations.
6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or 
jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away 
from moving parts.Looseclothes,jewelleryor
long hair can be caught in moving parts.
7. If devices are provided for the connection of 
dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure 
these are connected and properly used. Use of 
dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
8. Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use 
of tools allow you to become complacent and 
ignore tool safety principles. A careless action 
cancausesevereinjurywithinafractionofa
second.
9. Always wear protective goggles to protect 
your eyes from injury when using power tools. 
The goggles must comply with ANSI Z87.1 in 
the USA, EN 166 in Europe, or AS/NZS 1336 
in Australia/New Zealand. In Australia/New 
Zealand, it is legally required to wear a face 
shield to protect your face, too.
It is an employer's responsibility to enforce 
the use of appropriate safety protective equip-
ments by the tool operators and by other per-
sons in the immediate working area.
Power tool use and care
1. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct 
power tool for your application. The correct 
powertoolwilldothejobbetterandsaferatthe
rate for which it was designed.
2. Do not use the power tool if the switch does 
not turn it on and off.Anypowertoolthatcannot
be controlled with the switch is dangerous and 
must be repaired.
3. Disconnect the plug from the power source 
and/or remove the battery pack, if detachable, 
from the power tool before making any adjust-
ments, changing accessories, or storing power 
tools.Suchpreventivesafetymeasuresreduce
theriskofstartingthepowertoolaccidentally.
4. Store idle power tools out of the reach of chil-
dren and do not allow persons unfamiliar with 
the power tool or these instructions to operate 
the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the 
hands of untrained users.
5. Maintain power tools and accessories. Check 
for misalignment or binding of moving parts, 
breakage of parts and any other condition that 
may affect the power tool’s operation. If dam-
aged, have the power tool repaired before use. 
Manyaccidentsarecausedbypoorlymaintained
power tools.
6. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges 
arelesslikelytobindandareeasiertocontrol.