Use and Care Manual
Electrical
safety
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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.
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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.
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Do
not expose
power
tools to rain
or
wet
conditions. Water
entering
a
power
tool will
increase the risk
of electric shock.
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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.
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When
operating a
powertool
outdoors,
use an extension
cord suitable
for
outdoor use.
Use of a cord suitable for
outdoor use reduces
the risk
of electric
shock.
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lf 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.
Personal
safety
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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.
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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.
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Prevent
unintentional starting. Ensure
the switch is in
the off-position
before connecting to
power
source andlor
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.
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Remove any
adiusting 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.
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Do not overreach.
Keep
proper
footing
and balance at
all times. This
enables better control
of the
power
tool in
unexpected situations.
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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.