Bosch 4000 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual page 2

General Safety Rules
"READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS" Failure to fellow the safety rules listed below and other basic safety precautions
may result in serious personal injury.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY
Do not let visitors contact toot or extension cord. All visitors
should be kept away from work area.
KEEP WORK AREAS CLEAN
Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF
With padlocks, master switches.
AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS
Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations. Keep work
area well lit. Do not expose power tools to rain. Do not use
tool in presence of flammable liquids or gases.
AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING
Make sure the switch is in the "OFF" position before
plugging in tool.
NEVER STAND ON TOOL OR ITS STAND
Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the
cutting tooI is accidentally contacted. Do not store materials
on or near the tool such that it is necessary to stand on the
tool or its stand to reach them.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS
Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is
damaged should be carefully checked to ensure that it will
operate properly and perform its intended function. Check
for alignment of moving parts, mounting and any other con-
ditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part
that is damaged should be properly replaced.
Personal Safety
KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL
Read and understand the owner's manual and labels affixed
to the tool. Learn its application and limitations as well as
the specific potential hazards peculiar to this tool.
DON'T OVERREACH
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
AII repairs, electrical or mechanical, should
be attempted only by trained repairmen.
Contact the nearest Bosch Factory Service Center,
Authorized Service Station or other competent repair
service.
Use only Bosch replacement parts; any
others may create a hazard.
STAY ALERT
Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not op-
erate tool when you are tired. Do not operate while under
medication or while using alcohol or other drug.
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.
DRESS PROPERLY
Do not wear loose clothing or iewelry. 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.
USE SAFETY GOGGLES
Also face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty, and ear
plugs during extended periods of operation.
GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK
Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces. For example:
pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.
Tool Use
DON'T FORCE TOOL
It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
USE THE RIGHT TOOL
Don't force small tool or attachment to do the job of a
heavy-duty tool Don't use tool for purpose not intended --
for example; don't use circular saw for cutting tree limbs or
logs.
DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE
When not in use, before servicing, when changing blades,
bits, cutters, etc.
SECURE WORK
Use clamps or a vise to hold work. It's safer than using your
hand and it frees both hands to operate the tool.
KEEP GUARDS mN PLACE
In working order, and in proper adjustment and alignment.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES
When not in use, before servicing, when changing blades,
bits, cutters, etc.
DIRECTION OF FEED
Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of
rotation of the blade or cutter only.
NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED
Turn power off. Don't leave tool until it comes to a complete
stop.
"SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTiONS"
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