General Safety Rules - Bosch PST 600 Operating Instructions Manual

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General Safety Rules

WARNING
Save these instructions.
1) Work area
a) Keep work area clean and well lit.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool.
2) Electrical safety
a) 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.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or
grounded surfaces such as pipes, radia-
tors, ranges and refrigerators.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions.
d) 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.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors,
use an extension cord suitable for outdoor
use.
3) Personal safety
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
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.
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b) Use safety equipment. Always wear eye
protection.
c) Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the
switch is in the off position before plug-
ging in.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench
before turning the power tool on.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and
gloves away from moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection
of dust extraction and collection facilities,
ensure these are connected and properly
used.
4) Power tool use and care
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the cor-
rect power tool for your application.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch
does not turn it on and off.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source
before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of
children and do not allow persons unfamil-
iar with the power tool or these instruc-
tions to operate the power tool.
e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalign-
ment or binding of moving parts, breakage
of parts and any other condition that may
affect the power tools operation. If dam-
aged, have the power tool repaired before
use.
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