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protection. Protectiveequipment
such asdust mask, non-skid safety
shoes, hardhat, orhearing
protection used forappropriate
conditionswill reducepersonal
injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting.
Ensure the switchis inthe off-
position before connectingto
powersource and/orbatterypack,
picking up orcarrying thetool.
Carrying powertoolswith yourfinger
on the switchorenergising power
toolsthat have the switch on invites
accidents.
d) Remove anyadjusting keyor
wrenchbefore turning the power
tool on. Awrenchora keyleft
attached toa rotating part of the
powertoolmayresultinpersonal
injury.
e) Donot overreach. Keepproper
footing and balance atall times.
Thisenablesbettercontrolof the
powertoolin unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly.Donot wear
loose clothing orjewellery.Keep
yourhair,clothing and gloves
awayfrom moving parts. Loose
clothes,jewellery orlong haircan be
caught inmoving parts.
g) Ifdevices areprovidedforthe
connection of dustextraction and
collection facilities, ensure these
areconnectedand properlyused.
Use of dust collection can reduce
dust-related hazards.
4) Powertool use and care
a) Donot force the powertool.
Use thecorrectpowertool for
yourapplication. The correct
powertoolwilldo the job betterand
saferat the rate forwhichitwas
designed.
b) Donot use the powertool ifthe
switchdoes not turniton and off.
Anypowertoolthatcannot be
controlledwith the switchis
dangerousand must be repaired.
c) Disconnectthe plug fromthe
powersource and/orthebattery
pack from thepowertool before
making any adjustments,
changing accessories, orstoring
powertools. Such preventive
safetymeasuresreducethe risk of
starting the powertoolaccidentally.
d) Storeidle powertools out of
the reachof childrenand do not
allowpersons unfamiliarwith the
powertool orthese instructions
to operate the powertool. Power
toolsare dangerousin thehandsof
untrained users.
e) Maintainpowertools. Check
formisalignment orbinding of
moving parts, breakage ofparts
and anyothercondition thatmay
affectthe powertool s operation.
Ifdamaged, have the powertool
repairedbefore use. Many
accidentsare caused bypoorly
maintained powertools.
f) Keepcutting tools sharpand
clean. Properlymaintained cutting
toolswithsharp cutting edgesare
less likelyto bind and are easierto
control.
