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3) Personal safety
a) 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.
b) 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.
c) 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.
d) 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.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and 
balance at all times.
 This enables better control of the power tool in 
unexpected situations.
f) 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.
g) 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.
4) Power tool use and care
a) 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.
b) 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.
c) 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.
d) 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.
e) 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.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
 Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp 
cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier 
to control.
g) 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.
5) Battery tool use and care
a) Recharge only with the charger specified by 
the manufacturer.
 A charger that is suitable for one type of battery 
pack may create a risk of fire when used with 
another battery pack.
b) Use power tools only with specifically 
designated battery packs.
 Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of 
injury and fire.
c) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away 
from other metal objects like paper clips, 
coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small 
metal objects, that can make a connection 
from one terminal to another.
 Shorting the battery terminals together may cause 
burns or a fire.
d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be 
ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If 
contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. 
If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek 
medical help.
 Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation 
or burns.
6) Service
a)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.
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