CO/Tech 18-3031, Manual

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3) Personal safety

a)  Pay attention to what you do and use common sense when using electrical 

hand tools. Never use an electrical hand tool if you are tired or under the 
influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. One moment of not paying attention 
while using an electrical hand tool may result in serious injury.

b)  Use protective equipment. Always use safety glasses. Using protective 

equipment such as a face mask, slip resistant protection shoes, a helmet and 
ear defenders when needed decreases the risk of injury.

c)  Avoid unexpected start. Make sure that the switch is set to OFF before you 

connect the device to the wall socket. Never carry an electrical hand tool with 
one finger on the trigger or never connect the hand tool to a wall socket when 
the switch is set to ON, since it may result in injury.

d)  Remove all service tools/keys before switching on the hand tool. A forgotten 

service tool on a rotating part of the electrical hand tool may result in injury.

e)  Do not reach too far. Make sure you stand steady and well balanced at all 

times. This gives better control in unexpected situations.

f)  Wear suitable clothing. Do not wear loose fitting clothes or jewellery. Keep 

hair, clothes and gloves away from movable parts. Loose fitting clothes, 
jewellery or long hair could get caught in movable parts.

g)  If the equipment for suctioning or collecting dust is available make sure it is 

connected and used properly. Using technical aid may decrease dust 
related hazards.

4) Use and maintenance of the electrical hand tools

a)  Do not overdrive the hand tool. Use a hand tool suitable for the work you are 

to perform. At the correct rate of feed, the correct tool will carry out work better 
and more safely.

b)  Never use the electrical hand tool if the switch does not work properly to turn 

on and shut off the tool. All electrical hand tools that can not be operated by 
the switch are dangerous and must be repaired.

c)  Unplug the lead from the wall socket before making any adjustments, changes 

of accessories or storing the electrical hand tool away. These precautions 
reduce the risk of unexpected start of the electrical hand tool.

d)  Store electrical hand tools that are not being used out of reach from children. 

Do not let people unfamiliar with the electrical hand tool or its instructions 
use it. Electrical hand tools can be dangerous if they get into the hands of 
inexperienced users.