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Safety Precautions
WARNING:
As with all machinery, there are certain hazards involved with their operation and
use. Exercising respect and caution will considerably reduce the risk of personal
injury. However, if normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, personal
injury to the operator or damage to property, may result.
1.
ALWAYS
Learn the equipments applications, limitations and any
specific potential hazards peculiar to it. Read and become familiar
with the entire operating manual.
2.
ALWAYS
use a face or dust mask if operation is particularly dusty.
3.
ALWAYS
check for damage. Before using tools and equipment, any
damage should be checked to ensure that it will operate properly,
and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mountings, and any other condition that may affect the
equipments operation. Any damage should be properly repaired or the part replaced.
If in doubt,
DO NOT
use. Consult expert advice.
4.
ALWAYS
disconnect power tools from the electric supply before servicing and when
making adjustments or changing accessories etc.
5.
ALWAYS
wear safety goggles, manufactured to the latest European Safety Standards.
Everyday eyeglasses do not have impact resistant lenses, they are not safety glasses.
6.
ALWAYS
keep work area clean. Cluttered areas and benches
invite accidents.
7.
ALWAYS
ensure that adequate lighting is available. A
minimum intensity of 300 lux should be provided. Ensure that
lighting is placed so that you will not be working in your own
shadow.
8.
ALWAYS
keep children away. All visitors should be kept a safe distance from the work
area, especially whilst working with tools, particularly power tools.
9.
ALWAYS
maintain equipment in top condition. Keep tools/machines
clean for the best and safest performance. Follow maintenance
instructions.
10.
ALWAYS
handle with extreme care do not carry tools/machines by
the electric cable, or yank the cable to disconnect it from the
power supply.
11.
ALWAYS
ensure the switch is off before plugging in to mains. Avoid
accidental starting.
12.
ALWAYS
concentrate on the job in hand, no matter how trivial it may seem. Be aware
that accidents are caused by carelessness due to familiarity.
13.
ALWAYS
keep your proper footing and balance at all times
don’t overreach. For best footing, wear rubber soled
footwear. Keep floor clear of oil, scrap wood etc.
14.
ALWAYS
seek assistance when lifting heavy objects
(worktops etc.).
