Safety Information
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General Power Tool Safety Warnings
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To reduce the risk of injury, Please read the instruction manual
Warning
Wear ear protection
Wear eye protection
Wear dust mask
Double insulation
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WARNING: When using electric tools basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury including the following.
- Keep work area clear
- Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.
- Consider work area environment
- Do not expose tools to rain.
- Do not use tools in damp or wet locations.
- Keep work area well lit.
- Do not use tools in the presence of flammable liquids or gases.
- Guard against electric shock
- Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces (e.g. pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerators).
- Keep other persons away
- Do not let persons, especially children, not involved in the work touch the tool or the extension cord
and keep them away from the work area.
- Store idle tools
- When not in use, tools should be stored in a dry locked-up place, out of reach of children.
- Do not force the tool
- It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was intended.
- Use the right tool
- Do not force small tools to do the job of a heavy duty tool.
- Do not use tools for purposes not intended; for example do not use circular saws to cut tree limbs or
logs.
- Dress properly
- Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery, they can be caught in moving parts.
- Non-skid footwear is recommended when working outdoors.
- Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
- Use protective equipment
- Use safety glasses.
- Use face or dust mask if working operations create dust.
- Connect dust extraction equipment
- If the tool is provided for the connection of dust extraction and collecting equipment, ensure these are
connected and properly used.
- Do not abuse the cord
-Never yank the cord to disconnect it from the socket. Keep the cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges.
- Secure work
- Where possible use clamps or a vice to hold the work. It is safer than using your hand.
- Do not overreach
- Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
- Maintain tools with care
- Keep cutting tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance.
- Follow instruction for lubricating and changing accessories.
- Inspect tool cords periodically and if damaged have them repaired by an authorized service facility.
- Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged.
- Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
- Disconnect tools
- When not in use, before servicing and when changing accessories such as blades, bits and cutters,
disconnect tools from the power supply.
- Remove adjusting keys and wrenches
- Form the habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before
turning it on.
- Avoid unintentional starting
- Ensure switch is in “off” position when plugging in.
- Use outdoor extension leads
- When the tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords intended for outdoor use and so marked.
- Stay alert
- Watch what you are doing, use common sense and do not operate the tool when you are tired.
- Check damaged parts
- Before further use of tool, it should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and
perform its intended function.
- Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any
other conditions that may affect its operation.
- A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized
service centre unless otherwise indicated in this instruction manual.
- Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service centre.
- Do not use the tool if the switch does not turn it on and off.
- Warning
- The use of any accessory or attachment other than one recommended in this instruction manual may
present a risk of personal injury.
- Have your tool repaired by a qualified person
- This electric tool complies with the relevant safety rules. Repairs should only be carried out by qualified
persons using original spare parts, otherwise this may result in considerable danger to the user.
- If the replacement of the supply cord is necessary, this has to be done by the manufacturer or his
agent in order to avoid a safety hazard.
- For tools intended to be connected to a water supply:
- Replacement of the plug or the supply cord shall always be carried out by the manufacturer of the tool
or his service organisation,
- Keep water clear off the electrical parts of the tool and away from persons in the working area.
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