Personal safety
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Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when
operating a machine. Do not use a machine while you are tired or under
the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while
operating machines may result in serious personal injury.
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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.
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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 machine. Carrying machines with your finger on the switch or
energizing machines that have the switch on invites accidents.
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Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the machine on. A
wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the machine may result in
personal injury.
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Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables
better control of the machine in unexpected situations.
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Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair and
clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
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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.
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Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of machines allow you to
become complacent and ignore machine safety principles. A careless action
can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.
Machine use and care
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Do not force the machine. Use the correct machine for your application.
The correct machine will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
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Do not use the machine if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any machine
that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
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Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or remove the battery pack,
if detachable, from the machine before making any adjustments, changing
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