KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A
SAFE PLACE.
Work Area Safety
Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
benches and dark areas invite accidents.
Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquid, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks,
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you
to lose control.
Electrical Safety
Earthed tools must be plugged into an outlet
properly installed and earthed in accordance
with all codes and ordinances. Never remove the
earthing prong or modify the plug in any way. Do
not use any adaptor plugs. Check with a qualified
electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the
outlet is properly earthed. If the tools should
electrically malfunction or break down, earthing
provides a low resistance path to carry electricity
away from the user.
Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrig-
erators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if
your body is earthed or grounded.
Don't expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of
electric shock.
Don't abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry
the tools or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord
away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged or
entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
When operating a power tool outside, only use
authorized cords for outdoor work. These cords are
rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric
shock.
If operating a power tool in a damp location is
unavoidable, use an earth leakage circuit breaker.
Use of an earth leakage circuit breaker reduces the
risk of electric shock.
Personal Safety
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool. Do
not use tool while tired or under the influence
of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating power tools may result
in serious personal injury.
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Safety equipment such as dust mask, non-skid
safety shoes, hardhat, or hearing protection used for
appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off-po-
sition before connecting to power source, picking
up or carrying the tool. Carrying tools with your
finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have
the switch on invites accidents
Remove any adjusting key or wrenches before
turning the tool on. A wrench or a key that is left
attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in
personal injury.
Do not overreach. Keep a proper footing and
balance at all times. Proper footing and balance
enables better control of the tool in unexpected
situations.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away
from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long
hair can be caught in moving parts.
Tool use and care
Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your
application. The correct tool will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on and off.
Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch
is dangerous and must be repaired.
Disconnect the plug from the power source before
making any adjustments, changing accessories, or
storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
Store idle tools out of reach of children and do not
allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or
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