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switch or energising power tools that
have the switch on invites accidents.
•
Remove any adjusting key or
wrench before turning the power
tool on.
A wrench or a key left at-
tached to a rotating part of the power
tool may result in personal injury.
•
Do not overreach. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times.
This enables better control of the
power tool in unexpected situations.
•
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.
•
If devices are provided for the con-
nection of dust extraction and col-
lection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used.
Use
of dust collection can reduce dust-
related hazards.
Power tool use and care
•
Do not force the power tool. Use
the correct power tool for your ap-
plication.
The correct power tool will
do the job better and safer at the rate
for which it was designed.
•
Do not use the power tool if the
switch does not turn it on and off.
Any power tool that cannot be con-
trolled with the switch is dangerous
and must be repaired.
•
Disconnect the plug from the pow-
er source and/or the battery pack
from the power tool before making
any adjust -ments, changing ac-
cessories, or storing power tools.
Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the power
tool accidentaIly.
•
Store idle power tools out of the
reach of children and do not allow
persons unfamiliar with the power
tool or these instructions to oper-
ate the power tool.
Power tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
•
Maintain power tools. Check for
misalignment or binding of mov-
ing parts, breakage of parts and
any other condition that may affect
the power tool’s operation. If dam-
aged, have the power tool repaired
before use.
Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained power
tools.
•
Keep cutting tools sharp and
clean.
Properly maintained cutting
tools with sharp cutting edges are
less Iikely to bind and are easier to
control.
•
Use the power tool, 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 power tool for operations differ
-
ent from those intended could result
in a hazardous situation.
• Carefully inspect the area to be cut
and remove all wires or other foreign
bodies.
• Hold the power tool by insulated grip-
ping surfaces only, because the cut-
ter blade may contact hidden wiring
or its own cord.
Careful handling and use of battery
devices.
•
Charge the batteries only in charg-
ers that are recommended by the
manufacturer.
Risk of fire if a charg
-
er that is suitable for a specific type of
battery is used with other batteries.
