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5. Notes on safety
m Caution! When using power tools, observe the fol-
lowing basic safety measures for the prevention of elec-
tric shocks and the risk of injury and fire.
Please read all these instructions before using this elec-
tric tool and please keep the safety instructions.
General notes on safety
m Caution! When using power tools, observe the fol-
lowing basic safety measures for the prevention of elec-
tric shocks and the risk of injury and fire: There is a risk
of injury.
General Safety Instructions for Power
Tools
m WARNING! Read all safety instructions and guide-
lines carefully. Failure to follow the safety instructions
and guidelines may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injuries.
Save all safety instructions and guidelines for the
future.
The term „power tool" used in the safety instructions refers
to mains-operated electric tools (with a mains cable) and
to battery-operated electric tools (without a mains cable).
Safe working
• Keep your work area tidy
- An untidy workplace can lead to accidents.
• Consider environment influences
- Do not expose power tools to rain.
- Do not use power tools in damp or wet surroundings.
- Ensure the work area is adequately lit.
- Do not use power tools where there is a fire or explo-
sion hazard.
• Protect yourself against electric shock
- Avoid body contact with earthed parts (e.g. pipes, ra-
diators, electric cookers, refrigerators).
• Keep other people away
- Do not allow other people, especially children, to touch
the power tool or cable. Keep them away from your
work area.
• Store unused power tools safely.
- Unused power tools should be stored in a dry, high or
locked place, out of the reach of children.
• Do not overload your power tool.
- Your work better and more safely within the specified
power range.
• Use the correct power tool
- Do not use low-performance machines for heavy work.
- Do not use the power tool for purposes for which it is
not intended. For example, do not use use a circular
hand saw for cutting tree branches or logs.
• Wear suitable clothing
- Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery that might be-
come caught in moving parts.
- When working outdoors, non-slip footwear is recom-
mended.
- Wear a hair net to contain long hair.
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• Use protective equipment
- Wear safety goggles.
- Use a dust mask for work which generates dust.
• Connect a dust extraction device
- If connections are available for dust extraction and
collection devices, make sure that these are connec-
ted and properly used.
• Do not use the cable for purposes for which it is
not intended
- Do not use the cable to pull the plug from the socket.
- Protect the cable from heat, oil and sharp edges.
• Secure the workpiece
- Use jigs or a vice to hold the workpiece securely. This
is safer than using your hand.
• Avoid abnormal body postures.
- Ensure secure footing and keep your balance at all
times.
• Maintain tools with care
- Keep cutting tools sharp and clean for better and safer
working.
- Follow the instructions for lubrication and changing
tools.
- Regularly check the connection cable of the power tool
and, if it is damaged, have it replaced by a qualified
specialist.
- Check extension cords periodically and replace them
if they are damaged.
- Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
• Remove the plug from the mains socket
- when the power tool is not in use, before maintenance
and when changing tools such as saw blades, drill
bits, cutters.
• Do not allow any tool keys to remain inserted.
- check, before switching on, that keys and adjusting
tools have been removed.
• Avoid unintentional starting
- Make sure that the switch is off when inserting the plug
into the socket.
• Use extension cables outdoors
- Only use approved and appropriately marked exten-
sion cables outdoors.
• Pay attention at all times
- Pay attention to what you are doing. Work using com-
mon sense. Do not use the power tool if you cannot
concentrate.
• Check the power tool for possible damage
- Before further use of the power tool, safety devices or
slightly damaged parts must be carefully examined in
respect of their proper and intended function.
- Check that the moving parts are working properly and
are not jammed or whether parts are damaged. All
parts must be correctly fitted and satisfy all conditions
to ensure the proper operation of the power tool.
- Damaged safety equipment and parts must be re-
paired properly or replaced by an authorised speci-
alist workshop unless otherwise indicated in the inst-
ructions.
- Damaged switches must be replaced at a customer
service workshop.
- Do not use power tools if the switch cannot be turned
on and off.