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Personal safety
a) Pay attention to your actions and use common sense when using power tools.
Neveruse power tools if you are tired or under theinfluence of drugs, alcohol
ormedication. Onemoment of inattention while using apower tool may result in
serious injury.
b) Use protective equipment. Alwayswear safety glasses. Usingprotective clothing
such as dust masks, non-slip safety shoes, helmets and ear defenders when
needed decreases therisk of injury.
c) Avoid accidental starts. Makesure that thepower switch is set to OFF before
plugging thetool into awall socket. Nevercarry apower tool with your finger on
thetrigger and never connect thepower tool to awall socket when theswitch is
set to ON, since it may result in injury.
d) Remove all service tools/keys before switching on thepower tool. Aservice tool
left on amoving part of thepower tool may result in injury.
e) Do not overreach. Makesure you stand steady and well balanced at all times.
Thiswill allow you to have more control in unexpected situations.
f) Wear suitable attire. Donot wear loose-fitting clothing or jewellery. Keephair,
clothes and gloves away from moving parts. Loose-fitting clothes, jewellery or long
hair could become caught in moving parts.
g) If equipment for dust extraction or collection is available, make sure that it is connected
and used properly. Usingtechnical aids may decrease dust related hazards.
Proper use and maintenance of your power tool
a) Do not force thepower tool. Useapower tool suitable for thework you are about
to perform. Theproper power tool will perform thetask better and safer if used at
thecorrect feed rate.
b) Never use thepower tool if thepower switch does not switch thetool on and
off properly. Allpower tools that cannot be controlled by thepower switch are
dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Unplug thelead from thewall socket before making any adjustments, changing
accessories or storing thepower tool. Theseprecautions reduce therisk of
thepower tool starting unexpectedly.
d) Store any power tools that are not being used out of children’s reach. Donot
allow people who are unfamiliar with thetool or its functions to operate thetool.
Powertools can be dangerous if they fall into thehands of inexperienced users.
e) Maintaining power tools. Checkfor any incorrect settings, parts that catch, broken
parts or anything else which may cause thepower tool to malfunction. Ifsomething
is damaged it must be repaired before use. Manyaccidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.
f) Keep tools sharp and clean. Properlymaintained cutting tools with sharp blades
are less likely to jam and are easier to control.
g) Use thepower tool, accessories and similar according to theinstructions
and in an appropriate way suitable for thetype of power tool used. Alsotake
into consideration your work environment and thetype of work to be done.
Usingthepower tool for apurpose other than that for which it is intended could
result in adangerous situation.