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CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderateinjury.
NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to
personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in
propertydamage.
Denotes risk of electricshock.
Denotes risk offire.
Safety Instructions
WARNING: When using electric tools basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce the
risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury including
thefollowing.
Read all these instructions before attempting to operate this
product and save theseinstructions.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
General Safety Rules
1 . Keep work areaclear.
ʵ Cluttered areas and benches inviteinjuries.
2 . Consider work areaenvironment.
ʵ Do not expose the tool to rain. Do not use the tool in damp
or wet conditions. Keep the work area well lit (250–300
Lux). Do not use the tool where there is a risk of causing
fire or explosion, e.g., in the presence of flammable liquids
andgases.
3 . Guard against electricshock.
ʵ Avoid body contact with earthed surfaces (e.g., pipes,
radiators, cookers and refrigerators). When using the
tool under extreme conditions (e.g., high humidity, when
metal swarf is being produced, etc.), electric safety can be
improved by inserting an isolating transformer or a (FI)
earth-leakage circuit-breaker.
4 . Keep other personsaway.
ʵ Do not let persons, especially children, not involved in the
work, touch the tool or the extension cord and keep them
away from the workarea.
5 . Store idletools.
ʵ When not in use, tools must be stored in a dry place and
locked up securely, out of reach ofchildren.
6 . Do not force thetool.
ʵ It will do the job better and safer at the rate to which it
wasintended.
7 . Use the righttool.
ʵ Do not force small tools to do the job of a heavy duty tool.
Do not use tools for purposes not intended; for example do
not use circular saws to cut tree limbs orlogs.
8 . Dressproperly.
ʵ Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery, as these can
be caught in moving parts. Non-skid footwear is
recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective
hair covering to contain longhair.
9 . Use protectiveequipment.
ʵ Always use safety glasses. Use a face or dust mask if
working operations create dust or flying particles. If these
particles might be considerably hot, also wear a heat-
resistant apron. Wear ear protection at all times. Wear a
safety helmet at alltimes.
10 . Connect dust extractionequipment.
ʵ If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collecting equipment, ensure these are
connected and properlyused.
11 . Do not abuse thecord.
ʵ Never yank the cord to disconnect it from the socket.
Keep the cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges. Never
carry the tool by itscord.
12 . Securework.
ʵ Where possible use clamps or a vice to hold the work. It
is safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to
operate thetool.
13 . Do notoverreach.
ʵ Keep proper footing and balance at alltimes.
14 . Maintain tools withcare.
ʵ Keep cutting tools sharp and clean for better and safer
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories. Inspect tools periodically and if
damaged have them repaired by an authorized service
facility. Keep handles and switches dry, clean and free
from oil andgrease.
15 . Disconnecttools.
ʵ When not in use, before servicing and when changing
accessories such as blades, bits and cutters, disconnect
tools from the powersupply.
16 . Remove adjusting keys andwrenches.
ʵ Form the habit of checking to see that adjusting keys and
wrenches are removed from the tool before operating
thetool.
17 . Avoid unintentionalstarting.
ʵ Do not carry the tool with a finger on the switch. Be sure
that the tool is in the “off” position before pluggingin.
18 . Use outdoor extensionleads.
ʵ Before use, inspect the extension cable and replace
if damaged. When the tool is used outdoors, use
only extension cords intended for outdoor use and
markedaccordingly.
19 . Stayalert.
ʵ Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not
operate the tool when you are tired or under the influence of
drugs oralcohol.
20 . Check for damagedparts.
ʵ Before use, carefully check the tool and mains cable to
determine that it will operate properly and perform its
intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts,
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting