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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
i Damaged or
entangled cords increase the risk of
electric shock.
e When operating a power tool
outdoors, use an extension cord
i 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)
Use of an RCD
reduces the risk of electric shock.
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
i
ii A moment of
inattention while operating power tools
may result in serious personal injury.
Use personal protective
i A
i Protective equipment
such as dust mask, non-skid safety
shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection
used for appropriate conditions will
reduce personal injuries.
Prevent unintentional starting.
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position before connecting to power
source and/or battery pack, picking
i Carrying
poer tool ith our ner 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
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
i This enables better control
of the power tool in unexpected
situations.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewellery. Keep your
hair, clothing and gloves away
i Loose clothes,
jewellery or long hair can be caught in
moving parts.
If devices are provided for the
connection of dust extraction and
collection facilities, ensure these are
Use
of dust collection can reduce dust-
related hazards.
h Do not let familiarity gained from
become complacent and ignore
ii A careless
action can cause severe injury within a
fraction of a second.
Power tool use and care
a Do not force the power tool. Use
the correct power tool for your
ii The correct power tool
will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was designed.
Do not use the power tool if the
switch does not turn it on and
Any power tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous
and must be repaired.
Disconnect the plug from the power
source and/or the battery pack from
the power tool before making any
adjustments, changing accessories,
i Such
preventive safety measures reduce
the risk of starting the power tool
accidentally.