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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.
4.1 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 apower tool. Distractions can cause
you to lose control.
4.2 ELECTRICAL SAFETY
a) 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.
b) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering apower tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
4.3 PERSONAL SAFETY
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
use common sense when operating apower
tool. Do not use apower tool while you are
tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol
or medication. Amoment 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 the 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. Awrench or akey
left attached to arotating 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.
4.4 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 point the tool at anyone or look
directly at the front of the tool while the
battery is installed. Debris can eject from the
front of the tool when activated.
c) 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.
d) 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.
e) 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.
f) Maintain power tools. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition
that may affect the power tool’soperation.
If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.
g) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to bind and are easier to
control.
h) 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 ahazardous situation.
4.5 BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
a) Recharge only with the charger specified by
the manufacturer. Acharger that is suitable for
one type of battery pack may create arisk 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 arisk 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 aconnection from
one terminal to another. Shorting the battery
terminals together may cause burns or afire.
d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be
ejected from the battery, avoid contact. If