Blue Hawk 7343 - SAFETY INFORMATION; GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY GUIDELINES

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SAFETY INFORMATION
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all instructions. F a i l u r e t o f ol l ow t h e wa r n i n g s a n d
instructions may result in electric shock, re and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference
T h e t er m “ p ower t ool ” i n t h e wa r n i n g s r ef er s t o y ou r ma i n s- op er a t ed ( cor d ed ) p ower t ool or b a t t er y -
op er a t ed ( cor d l ess) p ower t ool .
WORK AREA SAFETY
• Keep work area clean and well lit. C l u t t er ed a n d d a r k a r ea s i n v i t e a cci d en t s.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of
ammable liquids, gases or dust. P ower t ool s cr ea t e sp a r k s wh i ch ma y i g n i t e t h e d u st or
f u mes.
• Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. D i st r a ct i on s ca n ca u se
y ou t o l ose con t r ol .
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
• Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use
any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodied plugs and matching
ou t l et s wi l l r ed u ce r i sk of el ect r i c sh ock .
• Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges
and refrigerators. T h er e i s a n i n cr ea sed r i sk of el ect r i c sh ock i f y ou r b od y i s ea r t h ed or
g r ou n d ed .
• Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. W a t er en t er i n g a p ower t ool wi l l
i n cr ea se t h e r i sk of el ect r i c sh ock .
• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power
tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. D a ma g ed or en t a n g l ed
cor d s i n cr ea se t h e r i sk of el ect r i c sh ock .
• When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use.
U se of a cor d su i t a b l e f or ou t d oor u se r ed u ces t h e r i sk of el ect r i c sh ock .
• If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device
(RCD) protected supply. U se of a n R C D r ed u ces t h e r i sk of el ect r i c sh ock .
PERSONAL SAFETY
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power
tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the inuence of drugs, alcohol
or medication. A momen t of i n a t t en t i on wh i l e op er a t i n g p ower t ool s ma y r esu l t i n ser i ou s
p er son a l i n j u r y .
• Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. P r ot ect i v e eq u i p men t
su ch a s a d u st ma sk , n on - sk i d sa f et y sh oes, a h a r d h a t , or h ea r i n g p r ot ect i on u sed f or
a p p r op r i a t e con d i t i on s wi l l r ed u ce p er son a l i n j u r i es.
• Prevent unintentional starting. E n su r e t h e swi t ch i s i n t h e of f - p osi t i on b ef or e con n ect i n g t o
p ower sou r ce a n d / or b a t t er y p a ck , p i ck i n g u p or ca r r y i n g t h e t ool .C a r r y i n g p ower t ool s wi t h y ou r
nger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on
i n v i t es a cci d en t s.