Parkside PHET 15 A1, Instruction M

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PHET 15 A1

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3.  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 used for appropriate 
conditions will reduce personal injuries.

c)  

Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the 
switch is in the off position before connecting 
to power source and/or battery pack, 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 a key 

left attached to a rotating part of the power tool 
may result in personal injury.

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.

4.  Power tool use and care

a)  

Do not force the power tool. Use the correct 
power tool for your application.

 The correct 

power tool will do the job better and safer at 
the rate for which it was designed.

b)  

Do not use the power tool if the switch does 
not turn it on and off.

 Any power tool that 

 cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous 
and must be repaired.

c)  

Disconnect the plug from the power source 
and/or the battery pack from the power tool 
before making any adjustments, changing 
accessories, or storing power tools.

 Such 

preventive safety measures reduce the risk of 
starting the power tool accidentally.

d)  

Store idle power tools out of the reach of 
children and do not allow persons unfamiliar 
with the power tool or these instructions to 
operate the power tool.

 Power tools are 

dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

e)  

Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment 
or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts 
and any other condition that may affect the 
power tool’s operation. If damaged, have 
the power tool repaired before use.

 Many 

 accidents are caused by poorly maintained 
power tools.

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 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 different from those 
intended could result in a hazardous situation.