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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to
follow the warnings an instructions may result in electric shock, fire an /or
serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term “power tool" in all of the warnings refers to your mains-operate
(cor e ) power tool or battery-operate (cor less) power tool.
1) Work area safety
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttere or ark areas invite acci ents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which
may ignite the ust or fumes.
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.
Unmo ifie plugs an matching outlets will re uce risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increase risk of electric shock if
your bo y is earthe or groun e .
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power
tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
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.
Damage or entangle cor s increase the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for
outdoor use. Use of a cor suitable for out oor use re uces the risk of
electric shock.
f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual
current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD re uces 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 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 ust mask, non-ski safety shoes, har hat, or hearing
protection use for appropriate con itions will re uce 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 acci ents.
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