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Work Area Safety
Keep work area clean and well lit.
accidents.
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in
the presence o
f 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.
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 tir
ed or under the influence
of drugs, alcohol or medication.
in serious personal injury.
Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Protective equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid safety
shoes, hard hat or hearing protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal injuries.
Electrical safety
Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in
any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with grounded power
t
ools. Unmodified plu
gs and matching outlets will reduce risk of
electric shock.
Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of
electric shock if your body is 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 (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD
reduces the risk of electric shock.
Warning: Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to
follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock,
fi
re and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
