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Personal safety
1.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a
power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or
medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in
serious personal injury.
2.
Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety equipment
such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing protection used for
appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
3.
Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off position before
connecting to a power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.
Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising power tools that
have the switch on invites accidents.
4.
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.
5.
Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on. A wrench or a key
that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.
6.
Do not overreach. Always keep proper footing and balance. The enables better
control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
7.
Only use safety equipment that has been approved by an appropriate standards
agency. Unapproved safety equipment may not provide adequate protection. Eye
protection must be ANSI-approved and breathing protection must be NIOSH-
approved for the specific hazards in the work area.
Power tool use and care
1.
Do not force the tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will
do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
2.
Do not use the tool if the switch does not turn it on or off. Any power tool that
cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
3.
Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power
tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories or storing the tool. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
4.
Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and other untrained persons.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
5.
Maintain tools with care. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool's
operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
6.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
7.
Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model.
Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous when used
on another tool.
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