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3) Personal Safety
a ) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common
sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool
while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol
or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power
tools may result in serious personal injury.
b ) Always use personal protective equipment. Personal
protective equipment such as eye protection, dust mask, non-
skid safety shoes, hard hat and/or hearing protection used for
appropriate conditions will reduce the risk of personal injuries.
c ) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the on/off switch
is in the off‑position before connecting to the battery,
picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your
finger on the on/off 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. Keep proper footing 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 jewellery.
Keep your hair and clothing away from moving parts. Loose
clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
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
dust-related hazards.
h ) 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.
4) Power Tool Use and Care
a ) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool
for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
b ) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it
on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the
switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c ) Remove the battery pack, if detachable, from the power
tool and/or activate any battery disabling device before
clearing jammed material, making any adjustments,
changing accessories, cleaning, or storing power tools. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power
tool accidentally.
d ) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and
do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or
these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e ) Maintain power tools and accessories. 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.
f ) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained
cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and
are easier to control.
g ) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in
accordance with these instructions, taking into account the
working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of
the power tool for operations different from those intended could
result in a hazardous situation.
h ) Do not modify the tool. Modifications may reduce the
effectiveness of safety measures and increase the risks to the
operator and/or bystander.
i ) Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free
from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces may
lead to unsafe handling and/or loss of control of the tool.
nOTE: The warning in item (i) above is omitted for battery‑
operated tools that are classified as "use in rain is permitted" in
accordance with K.7.2.
j ) Keep hoses and electrical cables away from the working
area of the tool. During operation hoses and electrical cables
may be hidden from view and can be accidentally damaged by
the tool.
5) Battery Tool Use and Care
a ) Recharge only with the charger specified by the
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery
pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
b ) Use power tools only with specifically designated
battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of
injury and fire.
c ) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other
metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws
or other small metal objects, that can make a connection
from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals
together may cause burns or a fire.
d ) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from
the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs,
flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek
medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation
or burns.
e ) Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged
or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit
unpredictable behaviour resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.
f ) Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or excessive
temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 130 °C may
cause explosion.
g ) Follow all charging instructions and do not charge
the battery pack or tool outside the temperature range
specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at
temperatures outside the specified range may damage the battery
and increase the risk of fire.
h ) Never immerse the tool or battery pack in water.
Immersion in water increases the risk of overheating, fire
and/or explosion, which may result in personal injury and
property damage
i ) Never expose the tool or battery pack to corrosive or
conductive fluids, such as seawater, industrial chemicals,
bleach or products containing bleach, etc. Entry of corrosive
or conductive fluids increases the risk of overheating, fire
and/or explosion, which may result in personal injury and
property damage.
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