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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
Read all warnings, safety instructions and
other directives. Failure to follow all the
instructions and safety instructions can result
in a risk of electric shock, fire and/or serious
personal injury. Save these instructions and
safety instructions for future reference. The
term power tool in the warnings below refers
to your mains-powered (corded) or battery-
powered (cordless) power tool.
WORK AREA
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Keep the work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered and dark areas increase the risk
of accidents.
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Do not use power tools in explosive
environments, for example in the vicinity
of flammable liquids, gas or dust. Power
tools produce sparks that can ignite dust
and fumes.
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Keep children and onlookers at a safe
distance when using power tools.
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You can easily lose control of the tool if
you are distracted.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
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The plug on the power tool must match
the power point. Never modify the plug in
any way. Never use an adapter with
earthed power tools. Unmodified plugs
and matching power points reduce the
risk of electric shock.
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Avoid body contact with earthed surfaces
such as pipes, radiators, cookers and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of
electric shock if your body is earthed.
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Do not expose power tools to rain or
moisture. There is a greater risk of electric
shock if water gets into a power tool.
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Handle the power cord carefully. Never
use the power cord to carry or pull the
power tool, or to pull out the plug from
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the mains. Keep the power cord away
from heat, oil, sharp edges and moving
parts. Damaged or tangled power cords
increase the risk of electric shock.
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If the tool is used outdoors, only use an
extension cord approved for outdoor use.
Cords intended for outdoor use reduce the
risk of electric shock.
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If it is absolutely necessary to use power
tools in damp conditions, use a power
point protected by a residual current
device. Residual current devices reduce
the risk of electric shock.
PERSONAL SAFETY
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Stay alert. Pay attention to what you are
doing, and use your common sense when
working with power tools. Never use
power tools if you are tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
A moment of inattention when using a
power tool can result in serious personal
injury.
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Use personal safety equipment. Always
wear safety glasses. Depending on the
type of tool and how it is used, safety
equipment such as dust masks, non-slip
safety shoes, safety helmets and ear
protection reduce the risk of personal
injury.
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Avoid accidental starting. Check that the
power switch is in the OFF position before
plugging in the power cord and/or the
battery, or lifting/carrying the tool.
Carrying a power tool with your finger on
the switch, or connecting a tool to the
mains supply when the switch is in the ON
position, increases the risk of accidents
and injuries.
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Remove adjuster keys/spanners and other
assembling tools before starting the
power tool. Spanners or the equivalent
left in a rotating part of a power tool can
result in personal injury.
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Do not overreach. Always maintain a firm
footing and good balance. This will ensure
you have better control over the tool in
unexpected situations.