Wickes 223731, Manual

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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING! Read all safety warnings, 
instructions, illustrations and specifications 

provided with this power tool. 

Failure to follow all 

instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/

or serious injury.

SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE 
REFERENCE.

The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-

operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) 

power tool.

1.  WORK AREA SAFETY
a)  Keep work area clean and well lit. 

Cluttered or dark 

areas invite accidents.

b)  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.

c)  Keep children and bystanders away while 

operating a power tool. 

Distractions can cause you to 

lose control.

2.  ELECTRICAL SAFETY
a)  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.

b)  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.

c)  Do not expose power tools to rain or wet 

conditions. 

Water entering a power tool will increase the 

risk of electric shock.

d)  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.

e)  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. 

f)  If operating a power tool in a damp location is 

unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) 

protected supply. 

Use of an RCD reduces the risk of 

electric shock. 

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 and clothing 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.

h)   Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of 

tools allow you to become complacent and ignore 
tool safety principles. 

A careless action can cause 

severe injury within a fraction of a second. 

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