General Safety Warnings; Work Area Safety; Electrical Safety; Personal Safety - Greenlee GATOR EK1550FLX Manuel D'instructions

General Safety Warnings*

Read all safety warnings, instructions,
illustrations and specifications provided with this
power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed
below may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-
operated (corded) power tool or battery operated (cordless) power
tool.

WORK AREA SAFETY

• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or
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 children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause
you to lose control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
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PERSONAL SAFETY

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
• Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
• If devices are provided for the connection of
• Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use
POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
• Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
• Do not use the power tool if the switch does
• Disconnect the plug from the power
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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.
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.
switch is in the off-position before connecting to
power source and/or BATTERY pack, picking up
or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with
your finger on the switch or energizing power
tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
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.
balance at all times. This enables better control of
the power tool in unexpected situations.
jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away
from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long
hair can be caught in moving parts.
dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure
these are connected and properly used. Use of
dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
of tools allow you to become complacent and
ignore tool safety principles. A careless action
can cause severe injury within a fraction of a
second.
power tool for your application. The correct
power tool will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was designed.
not turn it on and off. Any power tool that
cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous
and must be repaired.
source and/or remove the BATTERY
pack, if detachable, from the power tool
before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
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