General safety warnings
WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result
in fire and/or serious injury.
The word power tool used in the following warnings and
throughout this manual refers to petrol driven power tools and Generators.
This unit may not be used by people (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capacities, with a lack of experience and without the appropriate
knowledge, unless they are supervised by someone who is responsible for their
safety or have been instructed by such a person with regard to how the unit is to
be operated. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the device.
Non-skilled persons and first time users should read and understand the full
instruction manual before proceeding with use of the product or recommended
maintenance tasks.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference
1. Work area safety
a. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite
accidents. Rags, cloths, cord, string and similar items should never be left around
the work area.
b. Do not operate power tools in explosive environments, 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 the operator to lose control.
2. 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 result in serious personal injury.
b. Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat,
or hearing protection will reduce personal injuries.
c. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the “off” position when
starting, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on
the switch or energising 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 key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in
personal injuries.
e. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
f. 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.
g. If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection
facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used.
Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
3. Product use and care
a. Do not force the product. Use the correct product for your application.
The correct product will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
b. Do not use the product if the switch does not turn it “on” and “off”.
Any product that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must
be repaired.
c. Ensure the product is switched off before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing the product. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the product accidentally.
d. Store idle products out of the reach of children and do not allow persons
unfamiliar with the product or these instructions to operate the product.
Generators are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e. Maintain products with care. Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the product’s
operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many
accidents are caused by poorly maintained products.
f. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with
sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g. Use the product, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these
instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work
to be performed. Use of the product for operations different from those
intended could result in a hazardous situation.
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