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 equipment.
b)
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 .
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 .
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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 .
Power tool use and care
Do not force the power tool. Use
a)
the correct power tool for your
application. The correct power tool will do
the job better and safer at the rate for which
it was designed .
Do not use the power tool if the
b)
switch does not turn it on and off.
Any power tool that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired .
Disconnect the plug from the
c)
power source and/or the battery
pack from the power tool before
making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the
risk of starting the power tool accidentally .
Store idle power tools out of the
d)
reach of children and do not allow
persons unfamiliar with the power
tool or these instructions to operate
the power tool. Power tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users .
Maintain power tools diligently.
e)
Check for misalignment or binding
of moving parts, breakage of parts
and any other condition that may
affect the power tool's operation.
If damaged, have the power tool
repaired before use. Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained power
tools .
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
f)
Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp
cutting edges are less likely to bind and are
easier to control .