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Dress properly.
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Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery, they can be caught in
moving parts.
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Non-skid footwear is recommen-
ded when working outdoors.
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Wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.
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Use protective equipment.
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Use safety glasses.
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Use face or dust mask if working
operations create dust.
10 Connect dust extraction
equipment
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If the tool is provided for the
connection of dust extraction and
collecting equipment, ensure these
are connected and properly used.
–
Indoor operation is permitted only
with a suitable extraction system.
11 Do not abuse the cord.
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Never yank the cord do disconnect
it from the socket. Keep the cord
away from heat, oil and sham
edges.
12 Secure work.
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For long workpieces, an additional
supporting surface (table, trestles,
etc.) is required in order to prevent
tipping of the machine.
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Always press the workpiece irmly
against the working surface and
stop in order to prevent wobbling
or twisting of the workpiece.
13 Do not overreach
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Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
–
Avoid awkward hand positions
in which one or both hands could
touch the saw blade as the result
of a sudden slip.
14 Maintain tools with care
–
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean
for better and safer performance.
–
Follow instruction for lubricating
and changing accessories.
–
Inspect tool cords periodically and
if damaged have them repaired by
an authorized service facility.
–
Inspect extension cords periodi-
cally and replace if damaged.
–
Keep handles dry, clean and free
from oil and grease.
15 Disconnect tools.
–
Never remove loose splinters,
chips or jammed pieces of wood
when the saw blade is running.
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When the electric tool is not in
use, before maintenance and when
changing tools such as the saw
blade, drill bit, milling cutter.
16 Remove adjusting keys and
wrenches
–
Form the habit of checking to see
that keys and adjusting wrenches
are removed from the tool before
turning it on.
17 Avoid unintentional starting.
–
Ensure switch is in "off" position
when plugging in.
18 Use outdoor extension leads.
–
When the tool is used outdoors,
use only extension cords intended
for outdoor use and so marked.
–
Use the cable drum only in the
unrolled state.
19 Stay alert.
Watch what you are doing, use com-
mon sense and do not operate the tool
when you are tired.
20 Check damaged parts.
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Before further use of tool, it should
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