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9. Dress properly
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry;
they can be caught in moving parts.
Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear
are recommended when working
outdoors. Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair;
10. Use safety glasses
Also use face or dust mask, if cutting
operation is dusty;
11. Connect dust extraction
equipment
If devices are provided for the
connection of dust extraction and
collection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used;
12. Do not abuse the cord
Never carry the tool by the cord, never
yank the cord to disconnect it from the
socket, and keep the cord away from
heat, oil and sharp edges;
13. Secure work
Use clamps or a vise to hold the work;
it is safer than using your hand and it
frees both hands to operate the tool;
14. Do not overreach
Keep proper footing and balance at all
times;
15. Maintain tools with care
Keep tools sharp and clean for better
and safer performance. Follow
instructions for maintenance and
changing accessories. Inspect tool
cords and plugs periodically and, if
damaged, have them repaired by a
qualified person. Inspect extension
cords periodically and replace them, if
damaged. Keep handles dry, clean and
free from oil and grease;
16. Disconnect tools
Disconnect tool when not in use,
before servicing, or when changing
accessories such as blades, bits and
cutters;
17. Remove tool keys
Form the habit of checking to see that
keys and adjusting wrenches are
removed from the tool before turning it
on;
18. Avoid unintentional starting
Do not carry a plugged-in tool with a
finger on the switch. Be sure the switch
is off when plugging in;
19. Outdoor use extension cords
When tool is used outdoors, use only
extension cords intended for use
outdoors and so marked;
20. Stay alert
Watch what you are doing, use
common sense and do not operate tool
when you are tired;
21. Check damaged parts
Before you use the tool, always
carefully check the guarding and other
parts to determine that they will
operate properly and perform their
intended functions. Check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of
moving parts and breakage of parts.
Check for proper mounting of all parts
and any other conditions that may
affect their operation. A guard, switch
or other part that is damaged or
defective should be properly repaired
or replaced by a qualified person. Do
not use tool, if switch does not turn it
on and off;
22. Warning! Use the tool and its
accessories in accordance with these
safety instructions and in the manner
intended for the particular tool, taking
into account the working conditions
and the work to be performed. Use of
the tool for operations, different from
those normally expected to be
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