General*Power*Tool*Safety*Warnings*
WARNING:*Read*all*safety*warnings,*instructions,*illustrations*and*
specifications*provided*with*this*power*tool.!Failure!to!follow!all!
instructions!listed!below!may!result!in!electric!shock,!fire!and/or!serious!
injury.#
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) 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!dust!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.!Unmodified!plugs!and
matching!outlets!will!reduce!risk!of!electric!shock.#
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.
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.*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.#
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.*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!a!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*and*clothing*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.#
h) Do*not*let*familiarity*gained*from*frequent*use*of*tools*
allow*you*to*become*complacent*and*ignore*tool*safety*
principles.!A!careless!action!can!cause!severe!injury!within!a
fraction!of!a!second.#
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*
remove*the*battery*pack,*if*detachable,*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*and*accessories.*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.#
h) Keep*handles*and*grasping*surfaces*dry,*clean*and*free*
from*oil*and*grease.!Slippery!handles!and!grasping!surfaces
do!not!allow!for!safe!handling!and!control!of!the!tool!in!
unexpected!situations.#
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.#
e) Do*not*use*a*battery*pack*or*tool*that*is*damaged*or*
modified.!Damaged!or!modified!batteries!may!exhibit
unpredictable!behaviour!resulting!in!fire,!explosion!or!risk!of
injury.#
f) Do*not*expose*a*battery*pack*or*tool*to*fire*or*excessive*
temperature.!Exposure!to!fire!or!temperature!above!130°C
may!cause!explosion.!
