General Safety Rules
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all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term "power tool" in
all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-
operated (cordless) power tool.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Work area safety
Keep
work area
clean
and
well
lit.
Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
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.
Keep children and bystanders away while
operating
a power tool. Distractions
can
cause you to lose control.
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) power tools. Unmodified plugs
and matching
outlets
will reduce
risk of
electric shock.
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.
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
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.
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.
Do not use AC only rated tools with a DC
power
supply.
While the tool may appear to
work,
the electrical
components
of the AC
rated
tool
are
likely
to fail
and create
a
hazard to the operator.
If operating
the power
tool in damp
locations is unavoidable a Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) must be used to
supply the power to your tool. GFCI and
personal protection devices like electrician's
rubber gloves
and footwear
will further
enhance your personal safety.
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
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.
Use safety
equipment.
Always
wear
eye
protection.
Safety
equipment
such as dust
mask,
non-skid
safety
shoes,
hard
hat, or
hearing
protection
used
for appropriate
conditions
will reduce personal
injuries.
Avoid
accidental
starting.
Ensure
the
switch
is
in
the
off-position
before
plugging
in. Carrying
power
tools with your
finger
on the switch
or plugging
in power
tools
that
have
the
switch
on
invites
accidents.
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.
Do not overreach.
Keep
proper
footing
and
balance
at all times.
This
enables
better control of the power tool in unexpected
situations.
Dress
properly.
Do not
wear
loose
clothing
or jewelry.
Keep your
hair,
clothing and gloves away from moving
parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can
be caught in moving parts.
If devices are provided for the connection
of dust extraction and collection facilities,
ensure these are connected and properly
used. Use of these devices can reduce dust-
related hazards.
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