as a 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
power source and /or battery pack, picking up
or carrying the machine. 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 machine on. A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the machine may result
in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. This enables better control of
the machine in unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair
can be caught in moving parts.
g) 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.
h) Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use
of machines allow you to become complacent
and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action
can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.
4) Machine use and care
a) Do not force the machine. Use the correct
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machine for your application. The correct machine
will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it
was designed.
b) 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.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source
and/or remove the battery pack, if detachable,
from the machine before making any adjust-
ments, changing accessories, or storing machi-
nes. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk
of starting the machine accidentally.
d) Store idle machines out of the reach of chil-
dren and do not allow persons unfamiliar with
the machine or these instructions to operate the
machine. Machines are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
e) Maintain machines and accessories. Check
for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition that
may affect the machine's operation. If damaged,
have the machine repaired before use. Many
accidents are caused by poorly maintained machines.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the machine, accessories and tool bits
etc. in accordance with these instructions,
taking into account the working conditions and