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e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
This enables better control of the power tool in unex-
pected 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
that 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 conditions that may aff ect the power
tool’s operation.
If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use.
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained pow-
er 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 diff erent from
those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
5) Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualifi ed
repair person using only identical replacement
parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool
Is maintained.
Machine-specifi c Safety Warnings
Read all safety warnings, instructions,
illustrations and specifi cations provided
with this power tool.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may
result in electric shock, fi re and/or serious injury.
► Do not use damaged insert tool. Before each
use, inspect the insert tool for chips and cracks.
If the power tool or wheel is dropped,
inspect for damage or install an undamaged wheel.
After inspecting and installing the insert tool,
position yourself and bystanders away from the
plane of the rotating wheel and run the power tool
at maximum no load speed for one minute.
Damaged insert tools will normally break apart during
this test time.
► Wear personal protective equipment. Depending
on the application, use a face shield, safety
goggles or safety glasses. As appropriate,
wear a dust mask, hearing protection gloves.
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