GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING
Re a d all inst ru cti ons . Fa ilu re to fo llo w al l
instr uctio ns listed below may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term "power
tool'' in all of the warnings listed below refers to
your main s oper ated (corde d) power tool or
battery operated (cordless) power tool.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
1) WORK AREA
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and
dark areas invite accidents.
b) D o not op er at e p ow er tools in ex pl os iv e
atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases, or dust.
Power tools create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c) Ke ep c hil dr en a nd b yst an d er s aw ay w hil e
operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you
to lose control.
2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter
pl ug s wit h e ar th ed( gr ou nde d) powe r too ls .
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk
of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earth ed or grounded
surfaces suc h as pipe s, radiators, ran ges and
refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric
shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
c) Do no t ex po s e p ow er too ls to rai n or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase
the risk of electric shock.
d) Do no t abuse the co rd.
Nev er use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep
cord awa y from heat, oil, sharp edg es or mov ing
parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk
of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdo ors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a
cor d su itable for outdoor use reduces the ri sk of
electric shock.
3) PERSONAL SAFETY
a) Sta y al ert, watch what you are do ing and use
com mon se nse wh en oper ating a power to ol.
Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under
th e in flu en ce of drug s, a lc oho l or me dic ati on .
A moment of inattention while operating power tools
may result in serious personal injury.
b) Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Safety equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety
sh oes, hard hat , or hear in g pro tection used fo r
appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
c) Avoid accidental starting.
Ensure the switch is in
the off position before plugging in. Carrying power
tools with your finger on the switch or pluggin g in
power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
d) Remove any adj us ting key or wren ch be fo re
turning the power tool on.
A wrench or a key left
atta ched to a rotating part of the power tool may
result in personal injury.
e) Do not ove rr eac h. Kee p prop er f oo tin g and
balance at all times. This enables better control of
the power tool in unexpected situations.
f) Dr es s pro pe rl y. Do no t wea r loo se cl ot hi ng or
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away
from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long
hair can be caught in moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these
are connect ed and prope rly used. Use of these
devices can reduce dust related hazards.
4) POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power
tool for your application. The correct power tool will
do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn
it on and off. Any power tool that can not be controlled
with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source before
making any adjustments, changing accessories, or
storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children
and do not allow perso ns unfa miliar wi th the
power tool or these instruction s to operate the
power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands
of untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or
bindling of moving parts, breakage of parts and any
ot he r condit io n tha t may affect the powe r too ls
operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.
f) Keep cut ti ng tools sh ar p and cle an . Pr op er ly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to control.