13. Do not reach too far.
Make sure that you stand steady and balanced all the time.
14. Look after you tools.
Make sure that they are clean and that the edges are sharp for maximum effect and best
results. Follow the manuals recommendations regarding lubrication and replacement of
accessories. Inspect the mains lead regularly. If it is damaged it should be replaced by a
qualiedservicetechnician.Inspectallleadsandcablesregularlytocheckforanydamage.
Makesurethatthemachine’s/tool’shandlesandcontrolsareclean,dryandfreefromoil
and grease.
15. Turn the power off.
Pull out the plug and push in the emergency stop button before servicing or changing any
blades,drillbits,cuttersorsandingdiscs.
16. Remove all spanners and repair tools.
Make a habit of checking to make sure that the machine is free of all spanners and tools
before turning the power on.
17. Avoid unwanted starting.
Donotwalkaroundwithyourngeronthetriggerofapowertoolifitispluggedin.Make
sure that the on/off switch is set to OFF before plugging in any power tool.
18. Use the correct extension leads.
Ifyouuseextensionleadsoutdoors,onlyusethosedesignedforoutdooruse.Onlyuse
extension leads with thick enough diameter core wires and roll out the whole lead.
19. Use your common sense and be careful.
Thinkbeforecarryingoutanytask,sothatitiscarriedoutsafely.Neveroperatemachines/
powertoolswhenyouaretiredorundertheinuenceofmedicine.
20. Check the following before turning the tool on:
That all guards and other parts are whole and in working order.
That moving parts are free and correctly aligned.
That no moving parts can get caught.
That no defects are apparent.
Otherfactorsthatcaninuencetheexecutionofthework.
A safety guard or any other part that is damaged should be repaired by a tradesman or
replaced. Damaged power leads and switches must always be replaced by a tradesman.
Never operate a tool if you cannot stop or start the tool comfortably.
21. Use only recommended accessories.
Theuseofnon-recommendedaccessoriescancauseaccidentsandpersonalinjury.
22.Shouldonlyberepairedbyaqualiedtechnician.
Thetoolconformstocurrentsafetyrequirements.Repairstothetoolshouldonlybecarried
out by a tradesman using original spares; otherwise the tool could cause accidents and
personalinjury.