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c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool.Distractions can cause
youtolosecontrol.
2) Electrical safety
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet.Never modify the plug in any way. Donotuseany
adapterplugswithearthed(grounded)powertools.Unmodiedplugsandmatchingoutletswill
reduce risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes,radiators, ranges
and refrigerators. Thereisanincreasedriskofelectricshockifyourbodyisearthed
or grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Waterenteringapowertoolwill
increase the risk of electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying,pulling or unplugging the power
tool. Keepcordawayfromheat,oil,sharpedgesormovingparts.Damagedorentangledcords
increase the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use.
Useofacordsuitableforoutdoorusereducestheriskofelectricshock.
f) 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.
3) Personal safety
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power
tool.Donotuseapowertoolwhileyouaretiredorundertheinuenceofdrugs,alcoholor
medication.Amomentofinattentionwhileoperatingpowertoolsmayresultinserious
personalinjury.
b) Usepersonalprotectiveequipment.Alwaysweareyeprotection.Protectiveequipmentsuch
asadustmask,non-skidsafetyshoes,hardhatorhearingprotectionusedforappropriate
conditionswillreducepersonalinjuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting.EnsuretheswitchisintheOFF-positionbeforeconnectingto
powersourceand/orbatterypack,pickinguporcarryingthetool.Carryingpowertoolswithyour
ngerontheswitchorenergisingpowertoolsthathavetheswitchONinvitesaccidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool ON.Awrenchorakey
leftattachedtoarotatingpartofthepowertoolmayresultinpersonalinjury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.Thisenablesbettercontrol
ofthepowertoolinunexpectedsituations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery.Keepyourhairandclothingaway
frommovingparts.Looseclothes,jewelleryorlonghaircanbecaughtinmovingparts.
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.
h) Donotletfamiliaritygainedfromfrequentuseoftoolsallowyoutobecomecomplacent
and ignore tool safety principles.Acarelessactioncancausesevereinjurywithinafraction
of a second.
4) Power tool use and care
a) Do not force the power tool. Usethecorrectpowertoolforyourapplication.Thecorrectpower
toolwilldothejobbetterandsaferattherateforwhichitwasdesigned.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it ON and OFF. Anypowertoolthat
cannotbecontrolledwiththeswitchisdangerousandmustberepaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or remove the battery pack,if detachable,
from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories,or storing
power tools.Suchpreventivesafetymeasuresreducetheriskofstartingthepower
toolaccidentally.
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.Powertoolsare
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools and accessories. Checkformisalignmentorbindingofmovingparts,
breakageofpartsandanyotherconditionthatmayaffectthepowertool’soperation.Ifdamaged,
havethepowertoolrepairedbeforeuse.Manyaccidentsarecausedbypoorlymaintained
powertools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.Properlymaintainedcuttingtoolswithsharpcutting
edgesarelesslikelytobindandareeasiertocontrol.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits,etc. inaccordancewiththeseinstructions,
takingintoaccounttheworkingconditionsandtheworktobeperformed.Useofthepowertool
for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
h) Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease.Slippery
handlesandgraspingsurfacesdonotallowforsafehandlingandcontrolofthetoolin
unexpectedsituations.
5) Service
Haveyourpowertoolservicedbyaqualiedrepairpersonusingonlyidentical
replacement parts.Thiswillensurethatthesafetyofthepowertoolismaintained.
Specic Safety
Multi-Tool Safety
WARNING!
• Use auxiliary handle(s), if supplied with the tool.Lossofcontrolcancausepersonalinjury.
• Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the
cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.Cuttingaccessorycontacting
a“live”wiremaymakeexposedmetalpartsofthepowertool“live”andcouldgivetheoperator
an electric shock.
• Before drilling into walls, ceilings etc,ensure that there are no concealed power cables
or pipes in the cavity.
• Contactwithelectricorgaslinescanleadtore,electricshockandexplosions.
Penetrating a water line can result in damage to property and electric shock. Use
appropriatedetectorstodetermineifutilitylinesarehiddenintheworkarea.Alwaysbe
extremelycarefulwhenmakingblindandpocketcutswheretheexitpointofthebladeor
accessoryattheothersideofthematerialcannotbeseen.
• Asbestos may be in materials and textured coatings in older properties and should be
treated with extreme caution.Ifyoususpectordiscoverasbestosconsultyourlocalhealthand
safetyauthorityimmediatelyforadviceonitsremoval.Itmayrequiretheservicesofaspecialist
asbestosremovalcompany.
• DONOTworkwithdamporwetmaterialsoraccessoriesthatrequireliquidcoolants.
Liquidsenteringthebodyofthetoolisanelectricalhazardaswellaslikelytodestroythetool.
The dust produced from working with some materials can be toxic.Beech, oak, mahogany
and teak natural woods, man-made composite woods and some surface treatments including
paint with lead are toxic.Leadbasedpaintiscommoninbuildingspre1960.Alwayswearsuitable
respiratoryprotectionforexamplearespiratorfacemask.Ideallyalsouseadustextractionsystem
orregularlyvacuumtheworkareatopreventthebuild-upofdustanddoanalvacuumafterthe
workiscompleted.Mostdustisarehazard.Overheadworksurfaceshaveanincreasedsafety
risk for dust.
a) Wear protective,cut-proof gloves when changing blades and accessories. Someblades
andaccessoriescanbeverysharp.Scraperbladessharpenastheyareused.Bladesand
accessoriesshortlyafterusecanbeveryhot,allowtocool.
b) Keep your workplace clean.Dustscreatedfromdifferentmaterialsincludingwoodsand
metalscanbehighlyammable.Dustfromlightalloysincludingmagnesiumcanburn
orexplodeeasily.
c) DONOTtreattheworksurfacewithuidscontainingsolvents.Ifsuchuidsbecomewarm
fromscraping,toxicvapoursmaybeproduced,orsurfacesmaycatchre.
WARNING: NEVERtanybladeoraccessorywithamaximumspeedlowerthanthenoload
speedofthepowertool.
d) ONLYchange accessories and blades or perform maintenance with the tool disconnected
from its power supply,either mains connection or battery. If the tool features a captive
batteryinachargedstatetakeextracarenottoswitchitonaccidentallywhenchanging
accessoriesorblades.
e) ALWAYS use accessories or blades that are approved by the manufacturer or meet the
specicationofyourpowertool,thisincludesbeingcompatibleinsizeandspeed. DO
NOTtrytocutmaterialthickerthanthecapacitystatedinthespecication.
f) ONLYuseanadapterforusingdifferentaccessoriesorbladesiftheadapterisspecically
designed and approved by the manufacturer of your power tool.
g) DO NOTmodify accessories or blades so they work with power tools they were not
intended to work with or for uses that they were never designed for.
h) DO NOTuse accessories or blades that are damaged, bent, chipped,cracked, heavily
corroded or excessively worn.Suchaccessoriescanbreakapartinusecausinginjurytothe
operator.ALWAYSinspectaccessoriesorbladesbeforeuseanddiscardimmediatelyifnotin
goodcondition.NEVERusebladesthatareworntoadulledge.ALWAYSusesharpblades.
i) ALWAYS ensure all accessories or blades are securely attached to the tool before use and
the securing tool is removed prior to use.
j) DO NOTattempt to free a jammed blade or accessory until the power tool has been
disconnected from power.
k) Inspect the workpiece before use to make sure it is in the correct condition for the
ttedaccessoryorblade.Removeallnails,staplesandotherembeddedobjectsprior
tostartingwork.
l) Any freely movable workpieces should be secured with a clamp or vice before
starting work.
m) ALWAYSensurethatthelightingisadequateintheworkarea.Neverremoveyoursafety
gogglesorglassestoimproveyourviewinsteadincreasetheleveloflightingormovethe
lightingsoitspecicallyilluminatestheworkareacorrectly.
n) DONOToperatethepowertoolnearammablematerials.Beespeciallycarefulwhen
cuttingwoodandmetal.Sparksfrommetalcuttingareacommoncauseofwooddustres.
o) Battery chargers are for indoors use only. Ensurethatthepowersupplyandchargerare
protected against moisture at all times.
p) NEVER start the power tool while the blade or accessory is in contact with the workpiece,
and always allow the power tool to reach its full speed before making contact with the
workpiece. Usethevariablespeedcontrolofthetool(iftted)tostartthetoolatthecorrect
speedfortheaccessoryorbladetted.
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