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Safety Advice
Safety Advice
1. Safety advice
ImPORTanT, RETaIn fOR fUTURE
REfEREnCE anD REaD CaREfUlly!
Do not attempt to install or operate this product until you
have read the safety instructions in this manual. Safety items
throughout this manual are labelled with
Danger
,
Warning
, or
Caution
depending on the risk type.
Read and understand the operating manual and labels on
the product. Make yourself familiar with the application and
limitations and the specific potential hazards. Know the controls
and their proper use. It is important to know how to stop the
product and disengage the controls quickly.
1.1 Definitions
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to
potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that
follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
DanGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in serious injury or death.
WaRnInG
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in serious injury or death.
CaUTIOn
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
ImPORTanT
Installation, operation, or maintenance information
which is important but not hazard-related.
REaD InSTRUCTIOn manUal
WEaR hEaRInG PROTECTORS
Exposure to noise can cause loss of hearing.
WEaR DUST PROTECTIOn maSK
When working with wood and other materials, harmful
dust may be emitted.
WEaR SafETy GOGGlES
Sparks, splinters and dust, that develop while working,
can cause loss of eyesight.
WEaR PROTECTIvE ClOThInG
Such as gloves, boots and apron.
1.2 Safety Warnings
DanGER
Read all safety warnings and all instructions. failure to
follow all instructions listed below may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term "power tool"
in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded)
power tool.
1.2 Safety Warnings
WORK aREa SafETy
•
Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas
incite accidents.
•
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or
dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust
or fumes.
•
Keep children and bystanders away while operating a
power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
ElECTRICal SafETy
•
Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify
the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with
earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and
matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
•
Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces,
such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is
an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed
or grounded.
•
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of
electric shock.
•
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying,
pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away
from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or
entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
•
When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension
cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for
outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
•
If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable,
use a residual current device (
GfCI
) protected supply. Use
of a
GfCI
reduces the risk of electric shock.
•
Regularly check the power plug and power cord for
damage. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by a special cord or assembly available from the
manufacturer or its service agent.
PERSOnal SafETy
•
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.
•
Wear personal protective equipment. Depending on
application, use face shield, safety goggles or safety
glasses. As appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing
protectors, gloves and workshop apron capable of
stopping small abrasive or workpiece fragments. The
eye protection must be capable of stopping flying
debris generated by various operations. The dust mask
or respirator must be capable of filtrating particles
generated by your operation. Prolonged exposure to high
intensity noise may cause hearing loss.
•
Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work area.
Anyone entering the work area must wear personal
protective equipment. Fragments of workpiece or of a
broken accessory may fly away and cause injury beyond
immediate area of operation.
•
Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the
off position before connecting to power source, picking
up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your
finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have
the switch on invites accidents.
•
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.
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