25 General Power Tool Safety Warnings
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Check that the electric
power tool is switched off before you connect it to the
mains, pick it up or carry it. Accidents can happen if you
carry the electric power tool with your finger on the ON /
OFF switch or with the electric power tool switched on.
d) Remove any setting tools or wrenches before turning the
electric power tool on. A tool or spanner left attached to a
rotating part of an electric power tools can lead to injury.
e) Avoid placing your body in an unnatural position. Keep
proper footing and balance at all times. This enables
better control of the electric power tool in unexpected
situations.
f) Wear suitable clothing. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Keep your hair and clothes away from moving
parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair may be caught in
moving parts.
g) If dust extraction and collection devices can be mounted,
they should be connected and used correctly. Use of dust
collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
h) Do not be lulled into a false sense of security and do not
disregard the safety rules even if you are thoroughly
familiar with the electric power tool. Carelessness can
result in serious injuries within fractions of a second.
25.5 Electric power tool use and care
a) Do not force the electric power tool. Use the correct
electric power tool for your application. The correct
electric power tool will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was designed.
b) Do not use an electrical power tool if its switch is
defective. Any electric power tool that cannot be switched
on or off via the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or take a
removable battery pack out of the electric power tool
before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or
storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the electric power tool
accidentally.
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d) Unused electric power tools must be stored out of the
reach of children. Do not let anyone use the electric power
tool who is not familiar with it or has not read the
instructions and advice. Electric power tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e) Maintain electric power tools and accessories with care.
Check for misalignment or jamming of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect
the functionality of the electric power tool. If damaged,
have the electric power tool repaired before use. Many
accidents are caused by poorly maintained electrical
power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools clean and sharp. Carefully maintained
cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to jam
and are easier to control.
g) Use the electric power tool, accessories, tool bits etc. in
accordance with these instructions, taking into account
the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use
of the electric power tool for operations different from
those intended may result in a hazardous situation.
h) Keep handles and grip surfaces dry, clean and free from
oil and grease. Slippery handles and grip surfaces doe not
allow proper operation and control of the electric power
tool in unforeseen situations.
25.6 Battery tool use and care
a) Recharge only with the charger specified by the
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of
battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with
another battery pack.
b) Use power tools only with specifically designated battery
packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of
injury and fire.
c) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other
metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws
or other small objects that can make a connection from
one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals
together may cause burns or a fire.
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