SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Read all the instructions and safety
instructions carefully before use. Failure to
follow all the instructions and safety
instructions can result in the risk of electric
shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
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The term "power tool" in all the warnings
below refers to mains-powered (corded)
or battery-powered (cordless) power tools.
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Read these instructions carefully.
Familiarise yourself with the controls on
the product and how to use them.
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Never allow children, or anyone who is
unfamiliar with the product and these
instructions, to use it. There may be local
regulations for the minimum age of
persons allowed to use the product.
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Do not use the product when other
persons, especially children, or pets, are in
the vicinity.
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The user is responsible for any accidents
or risks to other persons or property.
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Keep children under supervision to make
sure they do not play with the product.
WORK AREA
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Keep the work area clean and well lit.
Dark and cluttered work areas increase
the risk of accidents and injuries.
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Do not use power tools in explosive
environments, such as in the vicinity of
flammable liquids, gas or dust. Power
tools produce sparks that can ignite dust
and fumes.
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Keep children and onlookers at a safe
distance when using power tools. You can
easily lose control of the product if you are
distracted.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
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Avoid body contact with earthed surfaces
such as pipes, radiators, cookers and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of
electric shock if your body is earthed.
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Do not expose power tools to rain or
moisture. There is a greater risk of electric
shock if water gets into a power tool.
PERSONAL SAFETY
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Stay alert. Pay attention to what you are
doing, and use your common sense when
working with power tools. Never use
power tools if you are tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
A moment of inattention when using a
power tool can result in serious personal
injury.
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Use personal safety equipment. Wear
safety glasses. Depending on the type of
tool and how it is used, safety equipment
such as dust masks, non-slip safety shoes,
safety helmets and ear protection reduce
the risk of personal injury.
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Avoid accidental starting. Check that the
power switch is in the OFF position before
plugging in the power cord and/or the
battery, or lifting/carrying the tool.
Carrying a power tool with your finger on
the switch, or connecting a tool to the
mains supply when the switch is in the ON
position, increases the risk of accidents
and injuries.
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Remove adjuster keys/spanners before
starting the power tool. Spanners or the
like that are left in a rotating part of the
tool can cause personal injury.
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Do not overreach. Always maintain a firm
footing and good balance. This will ensure
you have better control over the tool in
unexpected situations.
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Wear suitable clothing. Do not wear
loose-fitting clothing or jewellery. Keep
your hair, clothing and gloves away from
moving parts. Loose-fitting clothing,
jewellery and long hair can get caught in
moving parts.
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Wear ear protection.
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