General Safety Information
CAUTION! When using electric power tools, the
following safety measures must be observed
for protection from electric shock, risk of injury,
and fire hazards.
Read and take note of all these instructions
before you start up the product. Keep these
safety instructions in a safe place.
Safe working
Always keep your working area tidy.
1. Disorder in the working area can lead to acci-
dents.
Take account of surrounding influences.
1. Do not expose tools to the rain.
2. Do not use tools in damp or wet surroundings.
3. Ensure that the lighting is good.
4. Do not use tools in the vicinity of combustible
liquids or gases.
Protect yourself from electric shocks.
1. Avoid body parts from coming into contact with
earthed parts.
Keep other people away.
1. Do not let other people, especially children,
touch the tool or the cable. Keep them well
away from the working area.
Keep unused tools in a safe place.
1. Unused equipment should be kept in a dry,
closed location out of the reach of children.
Do not overload your tool.
1. You will be able to work better and safer within
the given power range.
Always use the correct tool.
1. Do not use low power machines for heavy work.
2. Do not use tools for purposes for which they
were not designed. For example do not use
manually-operated circular saws for cutting
branches or firewood.
Wear suitable working clothing.
1. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery, they
can get caught up by moving parts.
2. When working in the open air we recommend
the use of non-slip footwear.
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