Personal safety
Stay alert, watch what you are
a)
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 personal protective
b)
equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Protective equipment such as
dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat,
or hearing protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal injuries.
Prevent unintentional starting.
c)
Ensure the switch is in the off-
position before connecting to power
source and/or battery pack, picking
up or carrying the tool. Carrying
power tools with your finger on the switch or
energising power tools that have the switch
on invites accidents.
Remove any adjusting key or
d)
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
e)
footing and balance at all times. This
enables better control of the power tool in
unexpected situations.
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Dress properly. Do not wear loose
f)
clothing or jewellery. Keep your
hair, clothing and gloves away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or
long hair can be caught in moving parts.
If devices are provided for the
g)
connection of dust extraction and
collection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used. Use
of dust collection can reduce dust-related
hazards.
Do not let familiarity gained from
h)
frequent use of tools allow you to
become complacent and ignore tool
safety principles. A careless action can
cause severe injury within a fraction of a
second.