e) Avoid abnormal postures when working.
Ensure you are standing firmly and maintain
your balance at all times.
This will enable you to control the power tool
better in unexpected situations.
f) Wear suitable clothing. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothing, jewellery and long hair can get
caught in moving parts.
g) If dust extractor and collection equipment
can be mounted, they must be connected
and used correctly.
Use of a dust extraction system can reduce the
hazards caused by dust.
h) Don't be lulled into a false sense of safety
and do not break the safety rules for power
tools even if, after much use, you are familiar
with the power tool.
Careless action can cause severe injuries within
fractions of a second.
2.4
Using and handling the power
tool
a) Do not overload the tool. Use the intended
power tool for your work.
You work better and safer within the given power
range if you use the suitable power tool.
b) Do not use a power tool whose switch is
defective.
A power tool which can no longer be switched
on or off is dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Remove the plug from the plug socket and /
or remove a removable rechargeable battery
before carrying out tool adjustments,
changing insert tools or placing the power
tool aside.
This precautionary measure prevents
unintentional starting of the power tool.
d) Store power tools out of the reach of
children when not in use. Do not allow
people to use the tool unless they are
familiar with it, or if they have not read this
instruction manual.
Power tools are dangerous if they are used by
inexperienced people.
e) Maintain power tools with care. Check
whether moving parts are in proper working
order and do not jam, whether parts are
broken or damaged in such a way that they
impair the function of the power tool. Have
damaged parts repaired before using the
tool.
Many accidents are caused by poorly serviced
and maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean at all
times.
Carefully maintained cutting tools with sharp
cutting edges jam less easily and are easier to
control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories, insert
tools, etc. in accordance with this
instruction manual. Take into consideration
the working conditions and the work to be
carried out.
Use of power tools for other than the intended
applications can lead to dangerous situations.
h) Keep the handles and gripping surfaces dry,
clean and free from oil and grease.
Slippery handles and gripping surfaces prevent
safe operation and control of the power tool in
unforeseen situations.
2.5
Service
a) Have your power tool repaired by qualified
personnel only and use original spare parts
only.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool
is maintained.
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