Electrical Safety; Personal Safety; Power Tool Use And Care - Nielsen CT4541 Original Instructions Manual

Electrical safety

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Power tool plugs must match the out let. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs whichhearthed (grounded) power tools.
Unmodified plugs and matching out lets will reduce risk of electric shock.
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Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric shockif your body is earthed or grounded.
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Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
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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.
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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.
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Always use tool in conjunction with aresidual circuit breaker device.
The use of a residual circuit breaker device reduces the risk of electric shock.

Personal safety

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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.
A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
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Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Safety equipment such as dust mask,non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearingprotection used for
appropriate conditionswill reduce personal injuries.
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Avoid accidental starting. Ensure theswitch is in the off position before pluggingin.
Carrying power tools with your finger onthe switch or plugging in power tools thathave the switch
on invites accidents.
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Remove any adjusting key or wrenchbefore turning the power tool on.
A wrench or a key left attached to a rotatingpart of the power tool may result inpersonal injury.
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Do not overreach. Keep proper footingand balance at all times.
This enables better control of the powertool in unexpected situations.
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Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair,clothing and gloves
away from movingparts.
Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair canbe caught in moving parts.
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If devices are provided for the connectionof dust extraction and collectionfacilities, ensure
these are connectedand properly used.
The use of these pieces of equipmentreduce hazards caused by dust.

Power tool use and care

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Do not force the power tool. Use thecorrect power tool for your application.
The correct power tool will do the jobbetter and safer at the rate for which it wasdesigned.
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Do not use the power tool if the switchdoes not turn it on and off.
Any power tool that cannot be controlledwith the switch is dangerous and must berepaired.
 Disconnect the plug from the powersource before making any adjustments,changing
accessories, or storing powertools.
Such preventive safety measures reducethe risk of starting the power toolaccidentally.
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Store idle power tools out of the reachof children and do not allow personsunfamiliar with
the power tool or theseinstructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands ofuntrained users.
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Maintain power tools. Check for misalignmentor binding of moving parts,breakage of parts
and any other conditionthat may affect the power toolsoperation. If damaged, have the
powertool repaired before use.
Many accidents are caused by poorlymaintained power tools.
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Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained cutting tools withsharp cutting edges are less likely to bindand are easier to
control.
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Use the power tool, accessories andtool bits etc., in accordance with theseinstructions and
in the mannerintended for the particular type ofpower tool, taking into account theworking
conditions and the work to beperformed.
Use of the power tool for operations differentfrom intended could result in a hazardoussituation.