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tired or under the inuence 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 o-position before connecting 
to power source and/or battery pack, picking 
up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools 
with your nger 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.
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 o. Any power tool that 
cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous 
and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the 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.
d) Store idle power tools out of the 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.
e) Maintain power tools. Check for 
misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any other 
condition that may aect the power tool’s 
operation. If damaged, have the power tool 
repaired before use. Many accidents are caused 
by poorly maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly 
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges 
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool 
bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, 
taking into account the working conditions 
and the work to be performed. Use of the 
power tool for operations dierent from those 
intended could result in a hazardous situation.
5) Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualied 
repair person using only identical replacement 
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the 
power tool is maintained.
4. Special safety instructions
• Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise can