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Safety instructions
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING! When using electric tools
basic safety precautions should al-
ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and personal injury includ-
ing the following.
Read all these instructions before at-
tempting to operate this product and safe
these instructions.
Safe operation
• Keep work area clear.
• Cluttered work areas and benches invite
injuries.
Consider work area environment
• Do not expose tools to rain.
• Do not use tools in damp or wet locations.
• Keep work area well lit.
• Do not use tools in the presence of flam-
mable liquids or gases.
Guard against electric shock
• Avoid body contact with earthed or ground-
ed surfaces (e.g. pipes, radiators, ranges,
refrigerators).
Keep other persons away
• Do not let persons, especially children, not
involved in the work touch the tool or the
extension cord and keep them way from the
work area.
Store idle tools
• When not in use, tools should be stored in
a dry locked-up place, out of the reach of
children.
Do not force the tool
• It will do the job better and safer at the rate
for which it was intended.
Use the right tool
• Do not force small tools to do the job of a
heavy duty tool.
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• Do not use tools for purposes not intended;
for example do not use circular saws to cut
free limbs or logs.
Dress properly
• Do not wear loos clothing or jewellery, they
can be caught in moving parts.
• Non skid footwear is recommended when
working outdoors
• Wear protective hair covering to contain
long hair.
Use protective equipment
• Use safety glasses.
• Use face or dust mask if working operations
create dust.
Connect dust extraction equipment
• If the tool is provided for the connection of
dust extraction and collection equipment,
ensure these are connected and properly
used.
Do not abuse the cord
• Never yank the cord to disconnect it from
the socket. Keep the cord away from heat,
oil and sharp edges.
Secure Workpiece
• When possible use clamps or a vice to hold
the work. It is safer than using your hand.
Do not overreach
• Keep proper tooting and balance at all times.
Maintain tools with care
• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean for bet-
ter and safer performance.
• Follow instruction for lubricating an clean-
ing accessories.
• Inspect tool cords periodically and if dam-
aged have them repaired by an authorized
service facility.
• Inspect extension cords periodically and re-
place if damaged.
• Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil
and grease.