General power tool
safety warnings
WARNING! Read all safety warnings
and all instructions. Failure to follow the
warnings and instructions may result in elec-
Save all warnings and instructions for
future reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers
to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or
1) Work area safety
Keep work area clean and well lit. Clut-
Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
tools create sparks which may ignite the
Keep children and bystanders away
while operating a power tool. Distractions
2) Electrical safety
Power tool plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify the plug in any way. Do
not use any adapter plugs with earthed
(grounded)
plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk
Avoid body contact with earthed or
grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radia-
tors, ranges and refrigerators. There is an
increased risk of electric shock if your body
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool
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
When operating a power tool outdoors,
use an extension cord suitable for out-
door use. Use of a cord suitable for out-
If operating a power tool in a damp lo-
cation is unavoidable, use a residual
current device (RCD) protected supply.
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Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric
3) Personal safety
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
use common sense when operating a
power tool. Do not use a power tool while
drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment
of inattention while operating power tools
ways wear eye protection. Protective
equipment such as dust mask, non-skid
safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protec-
tion used for appropriate conditions will re-
Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure
the switch is in the off-position before
connecting to power source and/or bat-
tery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.
switch or energising power tools that have
Remove any adjusting key or wrench be-
fore turning the power tool on. A wrench
or a key left attached to a rotating part of
the power tool may result in personal in-
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times. This enables bet-
ter control of the power tool in unexpected
Dress properly. Do not wear loose cloth-
ing or jewellery. Keep your hair, cloth-
ing and gloves away from moving parts.
If devices are provided for the connec-
tion of dust extraction and collection fa-
cilities, ensure these are connected and
properly used. Use of dust collection can
4) Power tool use and care
Do not force the power tool. Use the cor-
rect power tool for your application. The
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
Disconnect the plug from the power
source and/or the battery pack from the
power tool before making any adjust-
ments, changing accessories, or storing
power tools. Such preventive safety meas-
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