Worx CONTOUR WX461 Traduction Des Instructions Initiales page 9

ADDITIONAL SAFETY
POINTS FOR YOUR JIGSAW
1. Always wear a dust mask.
2. Hold power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces when performing an operation
where the cutting tool may contact hidden
wiring or its own cord. Contact with a" live"
wire will make exposed metal parts of the
tool" live" and shock the operator.
3. Use clamps or another practical way to
secure and support the workpiece to a
stable platform. Holding the work by hand
or against your body leaves it unstable and
may lead to loss of control.
4. Always wear safety glasses or eye
shields when using the jigsaw. Everyday
eyeglasses have only impact-resistant
lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of
serious personal injury.
5. Always wear hearing protection during
extended periods of operation. Following
this rule will reduce the risk of serious
personal injury.
6. Keep your hands away from cutting area.
Do not reach under the material being cut
because the nearness of the blade to your
hand is hidden from your sight.
7. Do not use dull or damaged blades. Bent
blades can break easily, or cause kickback.
8. Remove the plug from the socket before
carrying out any adjustment, servicing or
maintenance.
9. Fully unwind cable drum extensions to
avoid potential overheating.
10. When an extension cable is required you
must ensure it has the correct ampere
rating for your power tool and is in a safe
electrical condition.
11. Ensure your mains supply voltage is the
same as indicated on the rating plate.
12. Your tool is double insulated for additional
protection against a possible electrical
insulation failure within the tool.
13. Always check walls, floors and ceilings to
avoid hidden power cables and pipes.
14. After long working period, external metal
parts and accessories could be hot.
15. Only withdraw the blade from the cut when
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the blade has been stopped moving.
16. The pivoting blade foot must be held firmly
against the material being cut to reduce
saw vibration, blade jumping and blade
breakage.
17. Before cutting, check the cutting line is free
of nails, screws, etc.
18. If possible, ensure the work-piece is firmly
clamped to prevent movement.
19. Never stop the cutting blade by applying
side pressure to the blade.
20. Your Jigsaw is a hand held tools, do not
clamp your Jigsaw.
WARNING: Some dust particles
created by power sawing, contain
chemicals known to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints.
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement
and other masonry products.
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically
treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies,
depending upon how often you do this
type of work. To reduce your exposure to
these chemicals:
• Work in a well-ventilated area.
• Work with approved safety equipment,
such as those dust masks that are specially
designed to filter microscopic particles.
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