Important Safety Instructions (For All Tools)
WARNING: When using Electric Tools, basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the
following:
1.
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.
2.
CONSIDER WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT. Do not expose power tools to rain. Do not use power tools in
damp or wet locations. Keep work area well lit.
3.
GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK. Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces. For example:
pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.
4.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept away from work area. Do not let visitors come into
contact with tool or cord.
5.
STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be stored in a dry place, locked-up out of reach of
children.
6.
DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was intended.
7.
USE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force small tool or attachment to do the job of a heavy-duty tool. Do not use
tool for purpose not intended, for example, don’t use circular saw for cutting tree limbs or legs.
8.
DRESS PROPERLEY. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. They can be caught in moving parts,
gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair-covering to
contain long hair.
9.
USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust-mask if cutting operation is dusty.
10. DON’T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from
heat, oil and sharp edges.
11. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or vice to hold work. It’s safer that using your hand and it frees both hands
to operate tool.
12. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
13. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safe performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect tool cords periodically and if damaged have
repaired by authorised service facility. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
14. DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before servicing, and when changing accessories, such as
blades, bits, cutters.
15. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from the tool before turning it on.
16. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Don’t carry plugged-in tool with finger on switch. Be sure switch is
off when plugging in.
17. OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords intended
for use outdoors and so marked.
18. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired.
19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for
alignment or moving parts, binding of moving parts, mounting, and any other part that is defective should
be properly repaired or replaced by an authorised service centre unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in
this instruction manual/leaflet. Have defective switches replaced by authorised service centre. Do not use
tool if switch does not turn it on and off.
20. DO NOT OPERATE. Portable electric tools near flammable liquids or in a gaseous or explosive
atmosphere. Motors in these tools normally spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.
SMC Corporation Limited
6 Enterprise City
Meadowfield Avenue
Spennymoor
Co. Durham DL16 6JF
United Kingdom
Tel 44 (0) 1388 827210
Fax + (0) 1388 827209
e-mail: sales@smc-ltd.co.uk
This Electric Tool complies with the requirements in force relating to Radio and TV Interference.
