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Safety Notes

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow
WARNING
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 mains-operated (corded) power
tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
Work area safety
 Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
 Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the pres-
ence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may
ignite the dust or fumes.
 Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distrac-
tions can cause you to lose control.
Electrical safety
 Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do
not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified
plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
 Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radia-
tors, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your
body is earthed or grounded.
 Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power
tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
 Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging
the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges and moving parts.
Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
 When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for
outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric
shock.
 If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual
current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of elec-
tric shock.
Personal safety
 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 influ-
ence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating
power tools may result in serious personal injury.
 Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective
equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protec-
tion used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
 Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position be-
fore connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying
the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising power
tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
 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 per-
sonal injury.
 Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables
better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
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