2) Avoid body contact with earthed
or grounded surfaces, such as
pipes, radiators, ranges and
re rigerators There is an increased
risk of electric shock if your body
is earthed or grounded. Do not
expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions Water entering a power
tool will increase the risk of electric
shock.
3) Do not expose power tools to rain
or wet conditions. Water entering
a power tool will increase the risk of
electric shock.
4) 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 mo ing parts Damaged or
entangled cords increase the risk of
electric shock.
5) When operating a power tool
outdoors, use an extension cord
s itable or o tdoor se Use of a
cord suitable for outdoor use reduces
the risk of electric shock.
6) If operating a power tool in a damp
location is unavoidable, use a
residual current device (RCD)
protected s ppl
reduces the risk of electric shock.
Personal safety
1) 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 nder the in
alcohol or medication A moment
of inattention while operating power
tools may result in serious personal
injury.
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2) Use personal protective
e
ipment Alwa s wear e e
protection Protective equipment
such as dust mask, non-skid safety
shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection
used for appropriate conditions will
reduce personal injuries.
3) Prevent unintentional starting.
Ens re the switch is in the o -
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 energising
power tools that have the switch on
invites accidents.
4) 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.
5) Do not overreach. Keep proper
footing and balance at all
times This enables better control
of the power tool in unexpected
situations.
6) Dress properly. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewellery. Keep your
hair, clothing and gloves away
rom mo ing parts Loose clothes,
jewellery or long hair can be caught in
moving parts.
7) If devices are provided for the
connection of dust extraction
and collection facilities, ensure
these are connected and properly
sed Use of dust collection can
reduce dust-related hazards.
8) Do not let familiarity gained from
re
ent se o tools allow o to
become complacent and ignore
tool sa et principles A careless
action can cause severe injury within
a fraction of a second.