3) PERSONAL SAFETY
a)  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 influence 
of drugs, alcohol or medication. A 
moment of inattention while operating power 
tools may result in serious personal injury.
b)  Use personal protective 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.
c)  Prevent unintentional starting. 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.
d)  Remove any adjusting key or 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.
e)  Do not overreach. Keep proper footing 
and balance at all times. This enables 
better control of the power tool in unexpected 
situations.
f)  Dress properly. Do not wear loose 
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.
g)  If devices are provided for the 
connection of dust extraction and 
collection facilities, ensure these are 
connected and properly used. Use of dust 
collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
h)  Do not let familiarity gained from 
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.
4) POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
a)  Do not force the power tool. Use 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.
b)  Do not use the power tool if the switch 
does not turn it on and off. Any power  
tool that cannot be controlled with the switch 
is dangerous and must be repaired.
c)  Disconnect the plug from the power 
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
   WARNING: Read all safety 
warnings, instructions, illustrations 
and specifications provided with 
this power tool. Failure to follow all 
instructions listed below may result in 
electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS  
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to  
your mains-operated (corded) power tool or  
battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
1) WORK AREA SAFETY
a)  Keep work area clean and well lit. 
Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b)  Do not operate power tools in explosive 
atmospheres, such as in the presence of 
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power 
tools create sparks which may ignite the dust 
or fumes.
c)  Keep children and bystanders away 
while operating a power tool. Distractions 
can cause you to lose control.
2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY
a)  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. Unmodified plugs 
and matching outlets will reduce risk of 
electric shock.
b)  Avoid body contact with earthed or 
grounded surfaces such as pipes, 
radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There 
is an increased risk of electric shock if your 
body is earthed or grounded.
c)  Do not expose power tools to rain or wet 
conditions. Water entering a power tool will 
increase the risk of electric shock.
d)  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. 
Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk 
of electric shock.
e)  When operating a power tool outdoors, 
use an extension cord suitable for 
outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for 
outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
f)  If operating a power tool in a damp 
location is unavoidable, use a residual 
current device (RCD) protected supply. 
Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric 
shock.
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