Safety instructions
Read and retain these instructions for use.
General safety instructions
Choice of tool
Use the appropriate tool.
Do not use tools for other purposes than the work for which they have been designed.
Maintenance and storage
Store your tools in a safe place. Unused tools must be stored in a dry, locked place, out of
reach of children.
Maintain your tools carefully. Keep your tools clean to work better and more safely. Follow
indications relative to maintenance and indications concerning changing accessories. Keep
handles dry and free of oil and lubricants.
Check whether the tool is damaged. Before using the tool, always carefully check that parts
are functioning perfectly. Check whether moving parts are functioning correctly, whether they
do not become stuck or if other parts are damaged. All the components must be assembled
correctly and satisfy conditions to guarantee the tool's perfect operation. Every safety device,
every switch and every other damaged or defective part must be repaired or replaced
appropriately by a qualified technician.
Caution! Ensure that you use the tool and its accessories in accordance with the safety
instructions. Also take account of the tool's possibilities by paying attention to the working
conditions and the task to be undertaken. Using the tool for tasks other than those intended
may be dangerous.
This tool satisfies safety rules in force. All repairs must be undertaken by qualified
professionals with original spare parts; if not, the tool may pose a danger for the user and
invalidate the guarantee.
Safety instructions for the user:
Keep children away. Do not allow other people to touch the tool; keep them away from your
working area.
Wear appropriate working clothes. Do not wear loose clothing or jewels; they could be caught
by moving parts.
When working in the open air, it is recommended that rubber gloves and anti-skid heeled
shoes are worn. Wear a hair net if you have long hair.
Do not make the radius of your action too wide. Avoid adopting a position which is tiring for
the body; ensure that your support on the ground is firm, and keep in balance at all times.
Always be attentive. Look at your work, act in a sensible way and do not use the tool when
you are tired.
Safety instructions relative to the working area
Keep order in your working area. Disorder in the working area increases the risk of an
accident.
Take account of the working area environment. Do not expose electrical tools to rain. Do not
use electrical tools in a moist or damp environment.
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