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General Information
and Safety Instructions
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CAUTION: Read all safety regulations and instructions. Any failures
made in following the safety regulations and instructions may result
in an electric shock, re and/or serious injury. Keep all safety regulations
and instructions in a safe place for future use.
The term 'electric tool' used in the safety regulations refers to electric
tools operated from the mains power supply (with a power cable) and
to battery operated electric tools (without a power cable).
Workplace safety
• Keep your work area clean and well illuminated. Untidy or unlit work
areas can result in accidents.
• Do not use this tool in a potentially explosive environment containing
combustible liquids, gases or dust.
• Electric tools generate sparks, which can in turn ignite dust or vapours.
• Keep children and other persons away from the electric tool while it
is being used.
• Stay alert, allowing yourself to get distracted can cause you to lose
control of the tool.
Electrical safety
• The tool’s connector plug must be able to t into the socket outlet. Do not
modify the plug in any way! Do not use adapter plugs in conjunction with
electrically grounded tools. Unmodied plugs and matching socket outlets
reduce the risk of an electric shock.
• Avoid touching grounded surfaces, such as those of pipes/tubes, heaters,
cookers and refrigerators.
• There is an increased risk of getting an electric shock if you are
electrically grounded.
• Keep the tool away from rain and moisture/wet conditions.
• Penetration of water into an electric tool increases the risk of an
electric shock.
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