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24.3 Electrical safety
a) Electric power tool plugs must match the outlet. The plug
must not be modified in any way. Do not use any adapter
plugs with earthed (grounded) electric power tools.
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of
electric shock.
b) Avoid touching earthed surfaces such as pipes, radiators,
ovens and refrigerators with any part of your body. There
is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is
earthed or grounded.
c) Keep electric power tools away from rain or moisture.
Water entering an electric power tool will increase the risk
of electric shock.
d) Do not use the connecting cable for any other purpose.
Never carry or pull the electric power tool by the
connecting cable or remove the plug by pulling on the
cable. Keep the connecting cable away from heat, oil,
sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled
connecting cables increase the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating an electric power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord
extension suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of
electric shock.
f) If operating an electric power tool in a damp location is
unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD)
protected supply. The use of an RCD reduces the risk of
electric shock.
24.4 Personal safety
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common
sense when operating an electric power tool. Do not use
the electric power tool if you are tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating the electric power tool may
result in serious personal injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-
skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection fit for the
respective type of electric power tool and the respective
job will reduce personal injuries.
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c) Prevent unintentional starting. Check that the electric
power tool is switched off before you connect it to the
mains, pick it up or carry it. Accidents can happen if you
carry the electric power tool with your finger on the ON /
OFF switch or with the electric power tool switched on.
d) Remove any setting tools or wrenches before turning the
electric power tool on. A tool or spanner left attached to a
rotating part of an electric power tools can lead to injury.
e) Avoid placing your body in an unnatural position. Keep
proper footing and balance at all times. This enables
better control of the electric power tool in unexpected
situations.
f) Wear suitable clothing. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Keep your hair and clothes away from moving
parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair may be caught in
moving parts.
g) If dust extraction and collection devices can be mounted,
they should be connected and used correctly. Use of dust
collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
h) Do not be lulled into a false sense of security and do not
disregard the safety rules even if you are thoroughly
familiar with the electric power tool. Carelessness can
result in serious injuries within fractions of a second.
24.5 Electric power tool use and care
a) Do not force the electric power tool. Use the correct
electric power tool for your application. The correct
electric power tool will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was designed.
b) Do not use an electrical power tool if its switch is
defective. Any electric power tool that cannot be switched
on or off via the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or take a
removable battery pack out of the electric power tool
before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or
storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the electric power tool
accidentally.
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