General Safety Instructions - GMC WTS550 Instruction Manual

General safety instructions

To use this tool properly, you must observe the safety
regulations, the assembly instructions and the operating
instructions to be found in this Manual. All persons who use
and service the machine have to be acquainted with this
Manual and must be informed about its potential hazards.
Children and infirm people must not use this tool. Children
should be supervised at all times if they are in the area in
which the tool is being used. It is also imperative that you
observe the accident prevention regulations in force in your
area. The same applies for general rules of occupational
health and safety.
WARNING. When using power tools, basic safety
precautions should always be taken to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock and personal injury. Also, please read
and heed the advice given in the additional important
safety instructions.
1. Keep the work area clean and tidy.
areas and benches invite accidents and injury.
2. Consider the environment in which you are working.
Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations. Keep
the work area well lit. Do not expose power tools to rain.
Do not use power tools in the presence of flammable
liquids or gases.
3. Keep visitors away from the work area.
onlookers, especially children and infirm persons, should
be kept well away from where you are working. Do not
let others in the vicinity make contact with the tool or
extension cord.
4. Store tools safely.
When not in use, tools should be
locked up out of reach.
5. Do not force the tool. The tool will do the job better and
safer working at the rate for which it was designed.
6. Use the correct tool for the job.
tools or attachments to do the job best handled by a
heavier duty tool. Never use a tool for a purpose for
which it was not intended.
7. Dress correctly.
8. Use safety accessories.
9. Do not abuse the power cord.
10. Secure the work piece.
11. Do not overreach.
12. Look after your tools.
Cluttered work
All visitors and
13. Disconnect idle tools.
14. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches.
15. Avoid unintentional starting.
Do not force small
16. Use outdoor rated extension cords.
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Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. They can be caught in moving parts. Rubber
gloves and non-slip footwear are recommended when
working outdoors. If you have long hair, wear a protective
hair covering.
Safety glasses and earmuffs
should always be worn. A face or dust mask is also
required if the sanding operation creates dust.
disconnect the tool from the power point. Keep the cord
away from heat, oil and sharp edges.
Use clamps or a vice to hold
the work piece. It is safer than using your hand and
frees both hands to operate the tool.
Keep your footing secure and
balanced at all times.
Keep tools sharp and clean for
better and safer performance. Follow the instructions
regarding lubrication and accessory changes. Inspect
tool cords periodically and, if damaged, have them
repaired by an authorised service facility. Inspect
extension cords periodically and replace them if
damaged. Keep tool handles dry, clean and free
from oil and grease.
Switch off the power and
disconnect the plug from the power point before
servicing, when changing accessories and when the
tool is not in use.
that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the
tool before switching on.
switch is in the OFF position before plugging in the tool
to the power supply. Do not carry a plugged in tool with
your finger on the switch.
is used outdoors, use only extension cords that are
intended for outdoor use and are so marked.
Never pull the cord to
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