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Symbols in the manual
Warning symbols with in-
formation on damage and
injury prevention.
Instruction symbols (the instruction is
explained at the place of the excla-
mation mark) with information on
preventing damage.
Help symbols with information on
improving tool handling.
General safety instructions
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This appliance is not intended for use
by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been giv-
en supervision or instruction concern-
ing use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
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Children should be supervised to en-
sure that they do not play with the ap-
pliance.
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For safety reasons children and young
persons under 16 years, in addition to
persons who are not familiar with the
operating manual, may not operate the
device.
Safe operation:
Keep work area clear.
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Cluttered areas and benches invite in-
juries.
Consider work area environ-
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ment.
- Do not expose tools to rain. Do not
use tools in damp or wet locations.
Water entering a power tool will in-
crease the risk of electric shock.
- Keep work area well lit.
- Do not use tools in the presence of
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flammable liquids or gases.
Power tools create sparks which may
ignite the dust or fumes.
Guard against electric shock.
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Avoid body contact with earthed or
grounded surfaces (e.g. pipes, radia-
tors, ranges, refrigerators).
Keep other persons away.
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Do not let persons, especially children,
not involved in the work touch the tool
or the extension cord and keep them
away from the work area.
Store idle tools. When not in use,
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tools should be stored in a dry locked-
up place, out of reach of children.
Do not force the tool. It will do
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the job better and safer at the rate for
which it was intended.
Use the right tool.
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- Do not force small tools to do the
job of a heavy duty tool.
- Do not use tools for purposes not
intended; for example do not use
circular saws to cut tree limbs or
logs.
Use of the power tool for operations dif-
ferent from those intended could result in
a hazardous situation.
Dress properly.
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- Do not wear loose clothing or jewel-
lery, they can be caught in moving
parts.
- Anti-slip footwear is recommended
when working outdoors.
- Wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.
Use protective equipment.
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- Use safety glasses.
- Use face or dust mask if working
operations create dust.
Connect dust extraction equip-
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ment. If the tool is provided for the
connection of dust extraction and col-
lecting equipment, ensure these are
connected and properly used.