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9. 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. 
10. Use of power supply via a RCD with a rated 
residual current of 30mA or less is always 
recommended. 
Personal safety 
11. 
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. 
12. Use personal protective equipment. Always 
wear eye protection. Protective equipment such 
as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or 
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions 
will reduce personal injuries. 
13. 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 accidents. 
14. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before 
turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key 
left attached to a rotating part of the power tool 
may result in personal injury. 
15. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and 
balance at all times. This enables better control 
of the power tool in unexpected situations. 
16. 
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or 
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves 
away from moving parts.
 Loose clothes, jewellery 
or long hair can be caught in moving parts. 
17. 
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. 
Power tool use and care 
18. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct 
power tool for your application. The correct 
power tool will do the job better and safer at the 
rate for which it was designed. 
19. Do not use the power tool if the switch does 
not turn it on and off. Any power tool that 
cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous 
and must be repaired. 
20. Disconnect the plug from the power source 
and/or the battery pack from the power tool 
before making any adjustments, changing 
accessories, or storing power tools. Such 
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of 
starting the power tool accidentally. 
21. Store idle power tools out of the reach of 
children 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. 
22. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment 
or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts 
and any other condition that may affect the 
power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the 
power tool repaired before use. Many 
accidents are caused by poorly maintained power 
tools. 
23. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly 
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges 
are less likely to bind and are easier to control. 
24. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits 
etc. in accordance with these instructions, 
taking into account the working conditions 
and the work to be performed. Use of the 
power tool for operations different from those 
intended could result in a hazardous situation. 
Service 
25. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified 
repair person using only identical 
replacement parts. This will ensure that the 
safety of the power tool is maintained. 
26. Follow instruction for lubricating and 
changing accessories. 
27. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and 
grease. 
GEB016-3 
JIG SAW SAFETY WARNINGS 
1. Hold power tool by insulated gripping 
surfaces, when performing an operation 
where the cutting accessory may contact 
hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutting 
accessory contacting a "live" wire may make 
exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and 
could give the operator an electric shock. 
2. Use clamps or another practical way to secure 
and support the workpiece to a stable 
platform. Holding the work by hand or against 
your body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss 
of control. 
3. Always use safety glasses or goggles. 
Ordinary eye or sun glasses are NOT safety 
glasses. 
4. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect workpiece for any 
nails and remove them before operation. 
5. Do not cut oversize workpiece. 
6. Check for the proper clearance beyond the 
workpiece before cutting so that the blade will 
not strike the floor, workbench, etc. 
7. Hold the tool firmly.