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WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failuretofollowthewarningsandinstructionsmayresultin
electricshock,reand/orseriousinjury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-
operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
1. Work area safety
a. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b. Donotoperatepowertoolsinexplosiveatmospheres,suchasinthepresenceofammableliquids,gasesordust.Power
toolscreatesparkswhichmayignitethedustorfumes.
c. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
2. Electrical safety
a. 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.Unmodiedplugsandmatchingoutletswillreduceriskofelectricshock.
b. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an
increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
c. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.Waterenteringapowertoolwillincreasetheriskofelectricshock.
d. 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.
e. 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.
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
youaretiredorundertheinuenceofdrugs,alcoholormedication.Amomentofinattentionwhileoperatingpowertoolsmay
resultinseriouspersonalinjury.
b. Usepersonalprotectiveequipment.Alwaysweareyeprotection.Protectiveequipmentsuchasdustmask,non-skidsafety
shoes,hardhat,orhearingprotectionusedforappropriateconditionswillreducepersonalinjuries.
c. Preventunintentionalstarting.Ensuretheswitchisintheo-positionbeforeconnectingtopowersourceand/orbattery
pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carryingpowertoolswithyourngerontheswitchorenergisingpowertoolsthathavethe
switchoninvitesaccidents.
d. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on.Awrenchorakeyleftattachedtoarotatingpartofthe
powertoolmayresultinpersonalinjury.
e. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.Thisenablesbettercontrolofthepowertoolinunexpected
situations.
f. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts.
Looseclothes,jewelleryorlonghaircanbecaughtinmovingparts.
g. If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and
properly used.Useofdustcollectioncanreducedust-relatedhazards.
h. Donotletfamiliaritygainedfromfrequentuseoftoolsallowyoutobecomecomplacentandignoretoolsafetyprinciples.
Acarelessactioncancausesevereinjurywithinafractionofasecond.
4. Power tool use and care
a. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. Thecorrectpowertoolwilldothejobbetterand
saferattherateforwhichitwasdesigned.
b. Donotusethepowertooliftheswitchdoesnotturnitonando.Anypowertoolthatcannotbecontrolledwiththeswitchis
dangerous and must be repaired.
c. Disconnecttheplugfromthepowersourceand/orthebatterypackfromthepowertoolbeforemakinganyadjustments,
changing accessories, or storing power tools.Suchpreventivesafetymeasuresreducetheriskofstartingthepowertool
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.Powertoolsaredangerousinthehandsofuntrainedusers.
e. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that
mayaectthepowertool’soperation.Ifdamaged,havethepowertoolrepairedbeforeuse. Many accidents are caused by
poorlymaintainedpowertools.
f. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.Properlymaintainedcuttingtoolswithsharpcuttingedgesarelesslikelytobindandare
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. Useofthepowertoolforoperationsdierentfromthoseintendedcouldresultina
hazardoussituation.
h. Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not
allowforsafehandlingandcontrolofthetoolinunexpectedsituations.
5. Service
a. Haveyourpowertoolservicedbyaqualiedrepairpersonusingonlyidenticalreplacementparts.Thiswillensurethatthe
safetyofthepowertoolismaintained.
NOTE: Thefollowingwarningsapplywhenusingpowertoolswiththegeneratorsupply.
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
