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d.
Never leave the power tool unattended.
Only
leave the power tool when the insertion tool has
come to a complete halt.
2 ELECTRICAL SAFETY
a.
The connector plug on the power tool must fit
in the socket. The plug must not be modified
in any way. Do not use adapter plugs together
with earthed power tools.
Unmodified plugs
and compatible sockets reduce the risk of
electric shock.
b.
Avoid physical contact with earthed surfaces
such as those on pipes, heaters, cookers and
refrigerators.
If your body is earthed, there is
an increased risk posed by electric shock.
c.
Keep power tools away from rain and mois-
ture.
The ingress of water into a power tool
increases the risk of electric shock.
d.
Do not use the connection cable for other pur-
poses, such as to carry or hang up the power
tool, or to pull the plug out of the socket. Keep
the connection cable away from heat, oil, sharp
edges and moving parts of the tool.
Damaged
or tangled cables increase the risk of electric
shock.
e.
If working with a power tool outdoors, only use
extension cables suitable for outdoor areas.
The use of an extension cable suitable for out-
door areas reduces the risk of electric shock.
f.
If operation of the power tool in a damp envi-
ronment cannot be avoided, use a residual-
current circuit breaker.
Using a residual-cur-
rent circuit breaker reduces the risk of electric
shock.
3 PERSONAL SAFETY
a.
Be observant, pay attention to what you are
doing and proceed with care when working
with a power tool. Do not use a power tool
if you are tired or are under the influence of
drugs, alcohol or medication.
One moment of
carelessness when using the power tool can
cause serious injuries.
b.
Wear personal protective equipment and
always wear protective goggles.
Wearing
personal protective equipment, such as a dust
mask, non-slip safety shoes, a hard hat or
hearing protection, reduces the risk of injuries
depending on the type of power tool and how
it is used.
c.
Prevent unintentional start-up. Ensure that
the power tool is switched off before connect-
ing it to the power supply and/or the battery,
and before picking it up or carrying it.
If you
have your finger on the switch when carrying
the power tool or if the tool is connected to the
power supply when switched on, this may cause
accidents.
d.
Remove adjustment tools or wrenches before
switching on the power tool.
A tool or wrench
located in a rotating part of the tool can lead to
injuries.
e.
Avoid adopting an abnormal posture. Ensure
that your footing is stable and stay balanced at
all times.
This allows you to have better control
over the power tool in unexpected situations.
f.
Wear suitable clothing. Do not wear loose-
fitting clothing or jewellery. Keep hair and
clothing away from moving parts.
Loose-fitting
clothing, jewellery or long hair can be caught
by moving parts.
g.
If dust extraction and collection devices can be
installed, these must be connected and used
correctly.
Using a dust extraction system can
reduce hazards posed by dust.
h.
You should not have a false sense of security;
do not ignore the safety rules for power tools,
even if you are familiar with the power tool
after having used it many times.
Careless ac-
tions can lead to severe injuries in fractions of
a second.
4 USING AND HANDLING THE POWER TOOL
a.
Never overload the tool. Use the power tool in-
tended for your task.
Using a compatible power
tool improves your work and allows you to work
with greater safety in the stated power range.
b.
Do not use a power tool with a faulty switch.
A
power tool that can no longer be switched on or
off is dangerous and must be repaired.
c.
Remove the plug from the socket and/or re-
move a removable battery before adjusting
the tool settings, changing accessory parts
or putting the tool aside.
This precautionary
measure prevents the power tool from being
started up unintentionally.
d.
When not in use, keep power tools out of the
reach of children. Personnel should not be al-
lowed to use the device if they are not familiar
with it or have not read these instructions.
Power tools pose a hazard when used by inex-
perienced personnel.
