a) Keep work area clean and
well lit. Cluttered or dark areas
invite accidents.
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
away while 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 adap-
ter plugs with earthed (groun-
ded) power tools. Unmodified
plugs and matching outlets will
reduce risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with ear-
thed or grounded surfaces, such
as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increa-
sed risk of electric shock if your
body is earthed or grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to
rain or wet conditions. Water en-
tering a power tool will increase
the risk of electric shock.
d) 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 or moving parts.
Damaged or entangled cords in-
crease the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool
outdoors, use an extension cord
suitable for outdoor use. Use of
a cord suitable for outdoor use
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reduces the risk of electric shock.
f) 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.
g) Do not cut a power cord with
the machine.
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 inattention while
operating power tools may re-
sult in serious personal injury.
b) Use personal protective 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.
c) Prevent unintentional star-
ting. Ensure the switch is in the
off-position before connecting
to power source and/or battery
pack, picking up or carrying the
tool. Carrying power tools with
your finger on the switch or plu-
gging in power tools that have
the switch 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 per-
sonal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep pro-