Do not overreac h. Keep p roper fo oting and balance a t all tim es. This enables better control of
the power tool in unexpected situations.
Dress properly. D o not wea r loose clothing or jewelle ry. Keep you r hair, clothin g and gloves
away from mov ing parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
If dev ices are p rovided for the c onnectio n of dust ex traction and colle ction facilities, ensure
that t hese are connected and prop erly use d. Use of these devices can reduce dust-related
hazards.
POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
Do not force the power to ol. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct
power tool will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was designed.
Do not use the po wer tool i f the swit ch does no t turn it o n and off. Any power tool that cannot
be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
Disco nnect th e plug fr om the po wer source and/or the batt ery pac k from the power to ol
befor e making any adju stments, ch anging accessories, or sto ring pow er tools. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
Store idle powe r tools ou t of the re ach of children an d do not a llow per sons unfa miliar with
the po wer tool o r these in struction s to oper ate the p ower tool .
Power tools are dangerous in
the hands of untrained users.
Maint ain power tools. Check for m isalignm ent or bin ding of mo ving part s, breakage of part s
and any other conditio n that may affect the p ower too l’s ope ration. I f damage d, have the
powe r tool re paired be fore use . Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
Keep cutting t ools sha rp and cle an. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
Use th e power t ool, acc essories, tool bit s, etc. in accord ance with these instructio ns, taking
into a ccount the working c ondition s and the work to b e performed.
Use of the power tool for
operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
SERVICE
Have y our power t ool servi ced by a qualified repair pers on using only identic al repla cement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
WORK AREA SAFETY
Keep t he work a rea clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
Do not o perate p ower tool s in explo sive atmospheres, such as in t he presence of
flamma ble liqu ids, gases or dust . Power tools create sparks, which may ignite the dust or fumes.
Keep c hildren and bystanders away while operating a po wer tool . Distractions can cause you
to lose control.
ELEC TRICAL SAFETY
Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do n ot use an y
adap ter plug s with ea rthed (g rounded ) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets
will reduce risk of electric shock.
Avoid b ody cont act with earthed o r ground ed surface s, such as p ipes, radiators, ran ges
and refr igerato rs. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
Do not expose power too ls to rai n or wet c onditio ns. Water entering a power tool will increase
the risk of electric shock.
Do not a buse the cord. Nev er use the cord for c arryin g, pulling or unplugging the power too l.
Keep cord awa y from heat, oil, sh arp edge s or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords
increase the risk of electric shock.
When o peratin g a power tool outdoors, use an exten sion cor d suitab le for outdoor use.
of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
If ope rating a power tool in a damp location is u navoidable, use a ground -fault ci rcuit
interrupter (GFCI) p rotecte d supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.
PERS ONAL SAFETY
Stay a lert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power t ool.
Do not use a po wer tool while yo u are tired or under the influence of drugs, alc ohol or
medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal
injury.
Use pe rsonal p rotecti ve equip ment. 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.
Preve nt unint entional starti ng. Ensur e the swi tch is in the off-position befo re conne cting to
powe r source and/or b attery pack, picking up or car rying the tool. Carrying power tools with
your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
Remov e any adjusting k ey or wre nch befo re turni ng the power tool on. A wrench or a key left
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