Workplace safety
- Keep your work area tidy and well lit.
Clutter or unlit work
areas can lead to accidents.
- 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.
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Keep children and bystanders away while operating a
power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Electrical safety
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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.
- 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.
- Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water
entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
- Do not misuse the power cord, such as to carry or hang
the power tool or to pull the plug out of the socket. Keep
the power cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
moving parts.
Damaged or entangled power cords increase
the risk of electric shock.
- 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.
- If operating a power tool in a damp location is
unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD)
Safety
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