General Power Tool Safety Warnings; Electrical Safety; Personal Safety - DeWalt DCN693 Guide D'utilisation

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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS


WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions 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 ground
fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI 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 energizing 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 jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and
gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry 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.
4) Power Tool Use and Care
a ) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The
correct power tool 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. Any power tool that
cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c ) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power
tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
d ) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons
unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e ) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool's
operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained power tools.
f ) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
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g ) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits, etc. in accordance with these
instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be
performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result
in a hazardous situation.
5) Battery Tool Use and Care
a ) Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is
suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another
battery pack.
b ) Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other
battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
c ) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper
clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects, that can make a
connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may
cause burns or a fire.
d ) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If
contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally
seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
6) Service
a ) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
Nailer Safety Warnings
• Always assume that the tool contains fasteners. Careless handling of the nailer can result in
unexpected firing of fasteners and personal injury.
• Do not point the tool towards yourself or anyone nearby. Unexpected triggering will
discharge a fastener causing an injury.
• Do not actuate the tool unless the tool is placed firmly against the workpiece. If the tool
is not in contact with the workpiece, the fastener may be deflected away from your target.
Disconnect the tool from the power source when the fastener jams in the tool. While
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removing a jammed fastener, the tool may be accidentally activated if it is connected to a
power source.
• Do not use this nailer for fastening electrical cables. It is not designed for electric cable
installation and may damage the insulation of electric cables thereby causing electric shock or
fire hazards.
Additional Nailer Safety Warnings

WARNING: When using any nailer, all safety precautions, as outlined below, should be
followed to avoid the risk of death or serious injury. Read and understand all instructions
before operating the tool.
• Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the
nailer may contact hidden wiring. Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of
the tool "live" and shock the operator.
• Actuating tool may result in flying debris, collation material, or dust which could harm
operator's eyes. Operator and others in work area MUST wear safety glasses with side shields.
These safety glasses must conform to ANSI Z87.1 requirements (approved glasses have "Z87"
printed or stamped on them. It is the employer's responsibility to enforce the use of eye protection
equipment by the tool operator and other people in the work area.
• Always wear appropriate personal hearing and other protection during use. Under some
conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.
• Disconnect battery pack from the tool when not in use. Always remove battery pack
and remove fasteners from magazine before leaving the area or passing the tool to
another operator. Do not carry tool to another work area in which changing location
involves the use of scaffoldings, stairs, ladders, and the like, with battery pack
connected. Do not make adjustments, perform maintenance or clear jammed fasteners
while battery is in place.
• Do not remove, tamper with, or otherwise cause the tool, trigger or trigger lock-off,
to become inoperable. Do not tape or tie trigger in the On position. Do not remove spring
from contact trip. Make daily inspections for free movement of trigger. Uncontrolled discharge
could result.
Inspect tool before use. Do not operate a tool if any portion of the tool, trigger, or
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trigger lock-off is inoperable, disconnected, altered, or not working properly. Damaged
parts or missing parts should be repaired or replaced before use. Refer to Repairs.
• Do not alter or modify the tool in any way.
• Always assume that the tool contains fasteners.
• Do not point the tool at co-workers or yourself at any time. No horseplay! Work safe!
Respect the tool as a working implement.
• Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. Distractions
can cause you to lose control. When tool is not in use, it should be locked in a safe place, out of
the reach of children.
• Always use trigger lock-off when tool is not in immediate use. Using the trigger lock-off
will prevent accidental discharge.
• Do not overreach. Maintain proper footing and balance at all times. Loss of balance may
cause personal injury.