General Safety Rules - For All Battery Operated Tools; Work Area; Electrical Safety; Personal Safety - DeWalt DW937 Guide D'utilisation

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General Safety Rules – For All Battery
Operated Tools
WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure to
follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WORK AREA

• Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and
dark areas invite 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 bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a
power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tool. Keep
cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Replace
damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords may create a fire.
• A battery operated tool with integral batteries or a separate
battery pack must be recharged only with the specified charger
for the battery. A charger that may be suitable for one type of
battery may create a risk of fire when used with another battery.
• Use battery operated tool only with the specifically designated
battery pack. Use of any other batteries may create a risk of fire.

PERSONAL SAFETY

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense
when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under
the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of
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inattention while operating power tools may result in serious
personal injury,
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain
long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving
parts. Loose clothing, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in
moving parts.
• Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is in the locked or off
position before inserting battery pack. Carrying tools with your
finger on the switch or inserting the battery pack into a tool with
the switch on invites accidents.
• Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on. A
wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool
may result in personal injury.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in
unexpected situations.
• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask,
non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be
used for appropriate conditions.
TOOL USE AND CARE
• Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the
workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or
against your body is unstable and may lead to a loss of control.
• Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The
correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it
is designed.
• Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. A tool that
cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.
• Disconnect battery pack from tool or place the switch in the
locked or off position before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventative safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
• Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained
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