cord suitable for outdoor use reduces
theriskofelectricshock.
f) If operating a power tool in a
damp location is unavoidable,
use a residual current device
(RCD) protected supply. Use of an
RCDreducestheriskofelectricshock.
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 influ
ence of drugs, alcohol or medi
cation. A moment of inattention white
operatingpowertoolsmayresultin
seriouspersonalinjury.
b) Use personal protective equip
ment. Always wear eye protec
tion.Protectiveequipmentsuchas
dustmask,non-skidsafetyshoes,hard
hat,orhearingprotectionusedfor
appropriateconditionswillreduceper-
sonal 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.Carryingpowertoolswith
yourfingerontheswitchorenergising
powertoolsthathavetheswitchon
invites accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or
wrench before turning the pow
er tool on. Awrenchorakeyleftat-
tachedtoarotatingpartofthepower
toolmayresultinpersonalinjury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times.
Thisenablesbettercontrolofthepow-
ertoolinunexpectedsituations.
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
haircanbecaughtinmovingparts.
g) If dust extraction and collection
devices can be installed, make
sure that these are connected
and used correctly. Use of dust col-
lectioncanreducedust-relatedhazards.
h) Do not allow yourself to be lulled
into a false sense of security and
do not disregard the safety rules
for power tools, even if you are
familiar with the power tool after
using it many times. Carelessaction
can lead to serious injuries within a frac-
tion of a second.
4) POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
a) Do not force the power tool. Use
the correct power tool for your
application.Thecorrectpowertool
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.Anypowertoolthatcannotbe
controlled with the switch is dangerous
andmustberepaired.
c) Remove the plug from the wall
socket and/or remove the re
chargeable battery before you
change the device's settings,
change accessory parts or put
away the power tool.Suchpre-
ventivesafetymeasuresreducetherisk
ofstartingthepowertoolaccidentaIly.
d) Store idle power tools out of the
reach of children and do not al
low persons unfamiliar with the
power tool or these instructions
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