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! Avoid accidental starts. Ensure the switch is in the off position before inserting
the plug. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in
power tools when the switch is in the on position makes accidents more likely.
! Remove any adjusting keys or spanners before turning on the power tool. A
spanner or key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in
personal injury.
! Do not reach out too far. Keep your feet firmly on the ground at all times. This
will enable you retain control over the power tool in unexpected situations.
! Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away from the power tool. Loose clothes, jewellery or long
hair can become entangled in the moving parts.
! If there are devices for connecting dust extraction and collection facilities,
please ensure that they are attached and used correctly. Using such devices
can reduce dust-related hazards.
5.4 Power tool use and care
! Do not expect the power tool to do more than it can. Use the correct power
tool for what you want to do. A power tool will achieve better results and be
safer if used in the context for which it was designed.
! Do not use the power tool if the switch cannot turn it on and off. A power tool
with a broken switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
! Disconnect the plug from the power source before making adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
! Store power tools, when not in use, out of the reach of children and do not
allow people who are not familiar with the power tool or these instructions to
operate it. Power tools are potentially dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
! Maintenance. Check for misalignment or jammed moving parts, breakages or
any other feature that might affect the operation of the power tool. If it is
damaged, the power tool must be repaired. Many accidents are caused by
using poorly maintained power tools.
! Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with
sharp cutting edges are less likely to jam and are easier to control.
! Use the power tool, accessories and cutting tools, etc., in accordance with
these instructions and in the manner intended for the particular type of power
tool, taking into account the working conditions and the work which needs to
be done. Using a power tool in ways for which it was not intended can lead to
potentially hazardous situations.
5.5 Service
! Your power tool should be serviced by a qualified specialist using only standard
spare parts. This will ensure that it meets the required safety standards.