Electrical Safety; Personal Safety - BorMann BGC1350 Manual

c) children and bystanders away while
Keep
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause
you to lose control.

2. Electrical safety

a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet.
modify the plug in any way.
Never
Do not any adapter plugs with earthed
use
(grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs
and matching outle15 will reduce risk of electric
shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
such
surfaces, as pipes,
There is an increased risk of elec­
refrigerators.
tric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
c) Do not
expose power
conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
d) Do not
abuse the
for carrying, pulling or unplugging
tool. cord away from heat, oil, sharp
Keep
or moving parts. Damaged or entangled
edges
cords increase the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use
an extension cord suitable for outdoor u1e.
Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces
the risk of electric shock.
f) If operating a power tool in a damp location
is unavoidable, use a residual current device
(RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduc­
es the risk of electric shock.

3. Personal safety

a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
use common
1en1e
tool. Do not
u1e
or
tired under the influence
or
medication. A
operating power tools may result in serious
personal injury.
b)
Use personal protective equipment.
wear eye protection. Protective equipment such
as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat,
or hearing protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal injuries.
radiaton,
cookers
tools to rain or
cord.
Never use the
the power
when operating a power
a power tool while you are
of
drugs,
moment of inattention while
Always
c)
Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
switch is
to
power
up or carrying
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 power tool
may result in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach.
and
balance at all times. This enables better control
of the power tool in unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
wet
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jew­
ellery or long hair can be caught in moving
parts.
cord
g) If devices are provided for the connection of
dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure
these are connected and properly used.
Use of dust collection can reduce dusl-related
hazards.
4. Power tool use and care
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
power
power tool will do the job better and safer at
the rate for which ii was designed.
b) Do not
not turn it on and off. Any power tool that can­
not be controlled with the switch is dangerous
and must be repaired.
c)
Disconnect the
and/or
before
alcohol
acceuories,
preventive safely measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
d)
Store idle power tools
children and do not allow penons unfamiliar
with the power tool or
operate the power tool. Power tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
in
the off-position before connecting
source and/or battery pack, picking
tool. Carrying power tools
the
proper footing and
Keep
tool for your application. The correct
tool if
use the power
plug from
the power source
pack from
the battery
making any
adjustments,
or storing
power tools.
out of
these
switch
the does
tool
the power
changing
Such
of
the reach
instructions to