General Safety Rules - Bosch GTS1031 Operating Instructions Manual

General Safety Rules
_ "READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS" Failure to follow the safety rules listed below and other basic
__ safety precautions may result in serious personal injury.
Work Area
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY
Do not let visitors contact tool 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.
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.
Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired. Do
not operate while under medication or while using al-
cohol or other drug.
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.
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 enclo-
sures.
DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE
When not in use, before servicing, when changing
blades, bits, cutters, etc.
KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE
In working order, and in proper adjustment and align-
ment.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES
When not in use, before servicing, when changing
blades, bits, cutters, etc.
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 tool 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 en-
sure that it will operate properly and perform its in-
tended function. Check for alignment of moving
parts, mounting and any other conditions that may
affect its operation. A guard or other part that is dam-
aged should be properly replaced.
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.
Use only accessories that are rec-
-- ommended by the manufacturer for
your model. Accessories that may be suitable for
one tool, may become hazardous when used on an-
other tool.
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 heaw-duty tool. Don't use tool for purpose not in-
tended -- for example; don't use circular saw for cut-
ting tree limbs or logs.
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.
"SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS"
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