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2. SAFETY REGULATIONS
2.1 GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
FOR ELECTRIC TOOLS
WARNING Read all safety warnings
and all instructions. Failure to follow the
warnings and instructions may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions
for future reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to
your battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
1) Work area safety
a) Keep the work area clean at all
times. Cluttered and dirty areas make
accidents more likely to happen.
b) Do not operate power tools in
explosive atmospheres, such as in
the presence of flammable liquids,
gases or dust. Power tools create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders at a safe
distance while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
2) Electrical safety
a) Avoid body contact with earthed or
grounded surfaces, such as pipes,
radiators, cookers and refridgerators.
There is an increased risk of electric shock
if your body is earthed or grounded.
b) Do not expose power tools to rain or
wet conditions. Water entering a power
tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
3) Personal safety
a) 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 under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or medication. A moment of
negligence while operating power tools
may result in serious personal injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment.
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.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure
the tool is switched OFF before fitting
the battery, picking up or carrying the
power tool. Carrying power tools with your
finger on the switch or fitting the battery
with the tool switched ON invites accidents.
d) 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.
e) Do not lose your balance. Keep
proper footing and balance at all
times. This enables better control of the
power tool in unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose
clothing 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 any devices are to be connected
to dust extractor and collection
units, check they are connected and
used appropriately. The use of these
devices may reduce dust related risks.
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 cannot be controlled with the
switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Remove the accumulator from
its housing before making any
adjustments, changing attachments
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
persons unfamiliar with the power tool
or these instructions to operate the
power tool. Power tools are dangerous
in the hands of untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools with care. Check
for misalignment or obstruction of
moving parts, breakage of parts
and any other condition that may
affect the power tool's operation. If
damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused
by poorly maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained cutting tools with
sharp cutting edges are less likely to
become jammed and are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool and its accessories
according to the instructions provided,
taking into account the working
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