Kärcher GSH 18-20 Battery Original Operating Instructions page 20

carrying the tool. Carrying
power tools with your finger
on the switch or energising
power tools that have the
switch on invites accidents.
d Remove any adjusting key
or wrench before turning
the power tool on. A
wrench or a key left attached
to a rotating part of the pow-
er tool may result in personal
injury.
e Do not overreach. Keep
proper footing and bal-
ance at all times. This ena-
bles better control of the
power tool in unexpected sit-
uations.
f Dress properly. Do not
wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away
from moving parts. Loose
clothes, jewellery or long
hair can be caught in moving
parts.
g If devices are provided for
the connection of dust ex-
traction and collection fa-
cilities, ensure these are
connected and properly
used. Use of dust collection
can reduce dust-related haz-
ards.
4 Power tool use and care
a Do not force the power
tool. Use the correct pow-
er tool for your applica-
tion. The correct power tool
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will do the job better and saf-
er at the rate for which it was
designed.
b Do not use the power tool
if the switch does not turn
it on and off. Any power tool
that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous
and must be repaired.
c Disconnect the plug from
the power source and/or
the battery pack from the
power tool before making
any adjustments, chang-
ing accessories, or storing
the device. Such preventive
safety measures reduce the
risk of starting the power tool
accidentally.
d Store idle power tools out
of the reach of children
and do not allow persons
unfamiliar with the power
tool or these instructions
to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous
in the hands of untrained us-
ers.
e Maintain power tools.
Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any
other condition that may
affect the power tool's op-
eration. If damaged, have
the power tool repaired
before use. Many accidents
are caused by poorly main-
tained power tools.
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