Festool ETS 125 REQ Instructions page 7

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
Power tool plugs must match the outlet.
a.
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.
Avoid body contact with earthed or
b.
grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radia­
tors, ranges and refrigerators. There is an
increased risk of electric shock if your body
is earthed or grounded.
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
c.
conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord
d.
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 elec­
tric shock.
When operating a power tool outdoors,
e.
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 loca­
tion is unavoidable, use a residual current
device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an
RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.
3 PERSONAL SAFETY
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
a.
use common sense when operating a pow­
er tool. Do not use a power tool while you
are tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or medication. A moment of inat­
tention while operating power tools may re­
sult in serious personal injury.
Use personal protective equipment. Al­
b.
ways 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.
Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
c.
switch is in the off-position before con­
necting to power source and/or battery
pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Car­
rying 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 be­
fore turning the power tool on. A wrench
or a key left attached to a rotating part of
the power tool may result in personal in­
jury.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
e.
balance at all times. This enables better
control of the power tool in unexpected sit­
uations.
f. Dress properly. Do not wear loose cloth­
ing or jewellery. Keep your hair and cloth­
ing 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.
Do not let familiarity gained from frequent
h.
use of tools allow you to become compla­
cent 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 cor­
rect power tool for your application. The
correct power tool will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it was designed.
Do not use the power tool if the switch
b.
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 remove the battery pack, if
detachable, from the power tool before
making any adjustments, changing acces­
sories, or storing power tools. Such pre­
ventive 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 unfami­
liar with the power tool or these instruc­
tions to operate the power tool. Power
tools are dangerous in the hands of un­
trained users.
e. Maintain power tools and accessories.
Check for misalignment or binding of mov­
ing parts, breakage of parts and any other
condition that may affect the power tool's
operation. If damaged, have the power
tool repaired before use. Many accidents
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