General Safety Rules - Bosch GCO 14-1 PROFESSIONAL Operating Instructions Manual

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Work Area
Keep your work area clean and well lit.
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmos
pheres such as in the presence of flammable liq
uids, gases, or dust.
Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away
while operating a power tool.
Do not let the elector tool continue to run when
not attended switch it off.
Electrical Safety
Before connecting the electro tool, ensure that
the voltage of the power source agrees with that
give on the nameplate or deviates by a maximum
of no more than 10 %.
Avoid body contact with earthed surfaces such
as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators.
Don't expose power tools to rain or wet condi
tions.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to car
ry the tools or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep
the cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
moving parts. Replace damaged cords immedi
ately.
Personal Safety
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool. Do
not use a tool while tired or under the influence
of drugs, alcohol, or medication.

1 GENERAL SAFETY RULES

FOR ELECTRIC TOOLS
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Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Contain long hair. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away from moving parts.
Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the switch is
off before inserting the plug.
Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turn
ing the tool on.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and bal
ance at all times.
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protec
tion.
Power Tool Handling and Usage
Use clamps or other practical means to secure
and support the work piece on a stable platform.
Do not force the tool. Use the correct tool for
your application.
Do not use a tool if the switch does not turn it on
and off.
Disconnect the plug from the power source be
fore making any adjustments, changing acces
sories or storing the tool.
Store tools when not in use out of reach of chil
dren and other inexperienced persons.
Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools
sharp and clean.
Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any other condition
that may affect the tool's operation. If damaged,
have the tool serviced before using.