Skil 9455 - Electrical Safety; Power Tool Electrical Safety Guidelines; Personal Safety; Personal Safety Precautions

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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.Unmodied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 an earth leakage circuit breaker.
Useofanearthleakagecircuitbreakerreducestherisk
ofelectricshock.
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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 off.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 affect 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dierent
fromthoseintendedcouldresultinahazardoussituation.
5) REPAIRS
a)Have your power tool serviced by a qualied repair
person using only genuine replacement parts.This
willensurethatthesafetyofthepowertoolismaintained.
b)In case the carbon brushes wear out, take the tool
to an authorised service technician to have them
replaced. Other carbon brushes than the ones in the
specicationsmaycausedamagetothetool’smotor.
c)If the supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer or its service agent or by a
similarly qualied person, in order to avoid the risk
of electrical shock.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ANGLE GRINDERS
1) SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL OPERATIONS
a)This power tool is intended to function as a grinder,
sander, wire brush or cut-off tool. 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,reand/orseriousinjury.
b)This power tool is not recommended for polishing.
Operationsforwhichthepowertoolwasnotdesigned
maycreateahazardandcausepersonalinjury.
c)Do not use accessories which are not specifically
designed and recommended by the tool manufacturer.
Justbecausetheaccessorycanbeattachedtoyourpower
tool,itdoesnotassuresafeoperation.
d)The rated speed of the accessory must be at least
equal to the maximum speed marked on the power
tool. Accessoriesrunningfasterthantheirratedspeed
canyapart.
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