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3.2- GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
1. Keep work area clean
Cluttered areas invite accidents and injuries.
2. Consider work area environment
Do not expose product to rain or to humidity.
Do not use product in damp or wet locations, during weather conditions.
Keep work area well lit (natural light or sufficient artificial lighting).
Do not use product indoors.
3. Guard against electric shock
Avoid contact with electrical parts.
4. Keep children away
Do not let bystanders touch the product.
All bystanders (esp. children) should be kept away from product and work area.
Keep the product away from children or from their environment. Never allow children to operate
the appliance. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the product.
5. Store idle product
When not in use, product should be stored in a dry, high or locked up place, out of reach of
children.
6. Do not force the product
It will do the job better and safer at the rate speed for which it is intended.
Do not use the product for purposes other than those for which it is intended. The product will do a
better and safer job if it is used only for the purposes it was designed for.
7. Use the right product
Do not force small products or attachments to do the job of heavy duty tools.
8. Dress properly
Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery; they can be caught in moving parts.
Wear protecting hair covering to contain long hair.
9. Use protective equipment
Wear protective equipment appropriate to working conditions and work environment
Wear protective helmet, safety goggles, ear mufflers, face or dust mask or breathing mask with
proper filter, rubber gloves and non-skid footwear to reduce the risk of personal injury during
products use or manipulation.
10. Do not overreach
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
Do not work on unsecured scaffolding, ladders…
11. Maintain product with care
Keep product clean for better and safer performance.
Follow instructions for lubrication and changing accessories.
Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
Ensure that ventilation slots are kept clean and free from dust at all times (to avoid product from
overheating)
12. Switch off product when not in use, before servicing and when changing accessories.
13. Always be sure to include this manual when selling, lending or otherwise transferring the
ownership of the product
14. Always keep the warning labels clean and nice at any time without any scratches or damages.