WARNING!
alcohol, medication and drugs, plus
states of illness, fever and fatigue will
affect your ability to react. Do not use
this tool in any of these situations.
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Make sure that all the protective devices (if present)
are fitted and are in good condition.
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Never operate the tool with defective safety devices
or guards (if present), or without safety devices in
place.
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Inspect the entire tool to look for loose parts (e.g.
nuts, bolts, screws, etc.) and for any damage. Check
at frequent intervals if screws and bolts (if present)
are properly tight to be sure the equipment is in safe
working condition. Repair or replace them, if necessary,
before using the tool. Serious injury to the operator and
to the bystanders could result if there's any damage to
the tool.
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While using the tool, dress properly. Do not
wear loose clothing or jewelery that could become
caught by the tool. Wear suitable working clothes.
It is recommended that legs and feet are covered, to
protect them from eventual flying debris. Do not work
barefoot or wearing open sandals. Long air should be
tided back.
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Keep handles and grips dry, clean and free from
oil and grease.
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Use proper protective equipment. Use safety
glasses and safety gloves. Also use a dust mask during
pulverulent operations or if exhaust gases are present.
When necessary, use also non-slipping boots or shoes,
hardhat and earplugs. If the noise level exceeds 85
dB(A), ear protection is obligatory.
WARNING! Use personal protective
equipment!
personal protective equipment protect
your own health and the health of
others and ensure a trouble-free
operation of the tool.
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Do not start to use the tool if it is in an inverted
position or it is not in the right working order.
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Ensure that you have a good stand, while you
operate with the tool. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
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Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite
injuries. Before use, all foreign bodies must be removed
from the working area, also pay attention to foreign
objects during operation.
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Do not force the tool.
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Only work in daylight or sufficiently good artificial
The
consumption
of
Safety
devices
and
light. Never operate the tool without good visibility.
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Be careful not to drop the tool or hit it against
obstacles.
ATTENTION! Stay alert. Watch what you are doing.
Distraction can cause you to lose control. Use
common sense.
Cordless tools safety rules
ATTENTION! When using cordless tools, the
following safety instructions should be observed
to prevent the risk of personal injury and fire. Read
and observe these instructions carefully before
using the tool.
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Do not use cordless tools near flammable liquids
or gases.
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Do not expose cordless tools to rain and do not use
cordless tools in damp or wet locations. Keep work area
well lit and dry. Try to prevent the device from getting
wet or being exposed to humidity. Do not leave it outside
overnight.
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Avoid any accidental starting: make sure that the
power switch (if present) is in the «off» position, before
connecting the battery to the tool.
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Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning
the tool on.
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Do not use the tool if the switch does not turn the
tool on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the
switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
WARNING! During the use of certain
cordless tools, some dust containing
chemicals known to cause cancer,
may occur.
Some of these chemicals are: lead from lead based
paints, crystalline silica from bricks and cement and
other masonry products, arsenic and chromium from
chemically treated lumber and other dangerous
products. If dust is present, your risk from these
exposures varies, depending on how often you do this
type of work.
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, any
time you do pulverulent operations, work in a well
ventilated area and work with approved safety
equipment, such as dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic particles.
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If the appliance strikes a foreign body, examine the
device for signs of damage and carry out any necessary
repairs before restarting and continuing to work.
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If the appliance starts to vibrate abnormally, turn
it off and check for the cause immediately. Vibration is
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