II. GENERAL SAFETY RULES
Warning:
When using electric tools, basic safety
precautions, including the following, should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and
personal injury.
Read all these instructions before operating this
product and save these instructions.
1) Keep work area clean.
For safe operations:
2) Consider work area environment.
Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.
Do not expose power tools to rain. Do not use
power tools in damp or wet locations. Keep work
area well lit. Do not use power tools where there
3) Guard against electric shock.
is risk of fire or explosion.
Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
4) Keep children away.
surfaces e.g. pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerators.
Do not let visitors touch the tool or extension
5) Store idle tools.
cord. All visitors should be kept away from area.
When not in use, tools should be stored in a dry,
6) Do not force the tool.
high or locked up place, out of reach of children.
It will do the job better and safer at the rate for
7) Use the right tool.
which it was intended.
Do not force small tools or attachments to do the
job of a heavy duty tool. Do not use tools for
purposes not intended; for example, do not use
8) Dress properly.
circular saws to cut tree limbs or logs.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry, the can be
caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-
skid footwear are recommended when working
outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain
9) Use safety glasses.
long hair.
Use face or dust mask if the cutting operation is
10) Do not abuse the cord.
dusty.
Never carry the tool by the cord or yank it to
disconnect if from the socket. Keep the cord away
11) Secure work.
from heat, oil and sharp edges.
Use a vice to clamp the frame bar while adjusting
blades. It is safer than using your hand and it frees
both hands to operate the tools.
12) Do not overreach.
13) Maintain tool with care.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean for better and
safer performance. Follow instructions for
lubrication and changing accessories. Inspect tool
cord periodically and if damaged have it repaired
by an authorized service facility. Inspect extension
cords periodically and replace, if damaged. Keep
14) Disconnect tools.
handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
When not in use, before servicing and when
changing accessories such as blades, bits and
15) Remove adjusting keys and wrenches.
cutters.
Form the habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool
16) Avoid unintentional starting.
before turning it on.
Do not carry a plugged in tool with a finger on the
17) Use outdoor extension leads.
switch. Ensure switch is off when plugging in.
When tool is used outdoors, use only extension
18) Stay alert.
cords intended for outdoor use.
Watch what you are doing . Use common sense.
19) Check damaged parts.
Do not operate tool when you are tired.
Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part
that is damaged should be carefully checked to
determine that it will operated properly and
perform its intended function. Check for
alignment of moving parts, free running of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other
conditions that may affect its operation. A guard
or other part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced by an authorized service
center unless otherwise indicated in this
instruction manual. Have defective switches
replaced by an authorized service facility. Do not
use the tool if the switch does not turn it on and
20) Warning.
off.
The use of any accessory or attachment, other
than those recommended in this instruction
21) Have your tool repaired by a qualified person.
manual, may present a risk of personal injury.
This electric tool conforms to relevant safety
requirements. Repairs should only be carried out
by qualified persons using original spare parts,
otherwise this may result in considerable danger
to the user.
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