General Safety Guidelines - MasterCraft 055-6737-2 User Manual

II. General safety guidelines
WARNING: Read all the safety guidelines and instructions before you use this electric power
tool!
WARNING! When using electrical power tools, the following essential safety measures have
to be observed to prevent electric shocks, injury and fire hazards. Failure to adhere to the
safety guidelines and instructions can cause electric shock, fire and/or severe injuries.
1. Store all safety guidelines and instructions for future use.
2. This device is not intended for use by people (including children) lacking experience with
electrical power tools unless they have received instructions about how the device is to be
used. Children have to be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the device.
3. Store the operating instructions so that they are always available to the user of the tool when
it is being operated.
4. If you lend this device to other people, then always hand over these operating instructions to
ensure safe use. Instruct inexperienced people in accordance with these safety instructions.
5. Keep your working area tidy. Untidiness in your work area can cause accidents.
6. Pay attention to the surrounding conditions. Do not expose the electric power tool to rain. Do
not use electric power tools in damp or wet conditions. Ensure that the work area is well lit.
Do not use electric power tools where there is a danger of fire or explosion.
7. Protect yourself against electric shocks. Avoid bodily contact with earthed parts (e.g. pipes,
radiators, electric hobs or cooling appliances).
8. Keep other people away from the work area. Do not let other people, especially children,
touch the electric power tool or the power cable. Keep them away from your work area.
9. Store unused electric power tools safety. Unused electric power tools should be stored in a
dry, high-lying or locked place, out of the reach of children.
10.Do not overload your electric power tool. It works better and more securely within the stated
output range.
11.Use the correct electric power tool. Do not use inefficient machines for heavy work. Do not
use the electric power tool for purposes which it was not intended for. For example, do not
use circular saws to cut wooden masts or logs.
12.Wear suitable clothing. Do not wear baggy clothing or jewellery, as they can be caught by
moving parts. When working outdoors, anti-slip shoes are recommended. If you have long
hair, wear a hair net.
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