Electrical Safety; Personal Safety - Ego Power+ PH1420E Operator's Manual

WORK AREA SAFETY
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Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark
areas invite accidents.
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Do not operate machines in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids,
petrol or dust. Machines create sparks which may
ignite the dust or fumes.
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Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a machine. Distractions can cause you to
lose control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

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Machine plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in anyway. Do not use any
adaptor plugs with earthed (grounded) machines.
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk
of electric shock.
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Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric
shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
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Do not expose machines to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a machine will increase the risk of
electric shock.
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Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the machine. Keep
cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving
parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk
of electric shock.
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When operating a machine outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of
a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of
electric shock.
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If operating a machine in a damp location is
unavoidable, use a Ground-fault circuit interrupter
protected supply. Use of GFCI reduces the risk of
electric shock.

PERSONAL SAFETY

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Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a machine. Do
not use a machine while you are tired or under
the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A
moment of inattention while operating machines may
result in serious personal injury.
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Use personal protective equipment. Always 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.
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Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch
is in the off-position before connecting to power
source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying
the tool. Carrying machines with your finger on the
switch or energizing machines that have the switch on
invites accidents.
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Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
turning the machine on. A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the machine may result in
personal injury.
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Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. This enables better control of the machine
in unexpected situations.
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Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away
from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair
can be caught in moving parts.
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If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these
are connected and properly used. Use of dust
devices can reduce dust-related hazards.
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Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of
tools allow you to become complacent and ignore
tool safety principles. A careless action can cause
severe injury within a fraction of a second.
MACHINE USE AND CARE
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Do not force the machine. Use the correct machine
for your application. The correct machine will do
the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
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Do not use the machine if the switch does not turn
it on and off. Any machine that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
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Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or
the battery pack from the machine before making
any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing
machines. Such preventive safety measures reduce
the risk of starting the machine accidentally.
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Store idle machines out of the reach of children
and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the
machine or these instructions to operate the
machine. Machines are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
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Maintain machines and accessories. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage
of parts and any other condition that may affect
the machine's operation. If damaged, have the
machine repaired before use. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained machines.
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