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PRODUCT SAFETY
GENERAL POWER TOOL 
SAFETY WARNINGS
  
WARNING 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, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future 
reference.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers 
to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or 
battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
1)   Work area safety
a)  Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered 
or dark areas invite accidents.
b)  Do not operate power tools in explosive 
atmospheres, such as in the presence of 
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power 
tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or 
fumes.
c)   Keep children and bystanders away while 
operating a power tool. Distractions can 
cause you to lose control.
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. Unmodified 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 a residual current 
device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an 
RCD 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 finger 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 and clothing 
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.
h)  Do not let familiarity gained from 
frequent use of tools allow you to become 
complacent and ignore tool safety 
principles. A careless action can cause severe 
injury within a fraction of a second.