Personal Safety - Daewoo DALCS18-1 Manual Del Usuario

the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a
cord suitable far outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
lf operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD)
protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

5.3 Personal safety

a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do
not use a power tool while you are tired or under influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A
moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as
dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, ar hearing protection used far appropriate conditions
wil1 reduce personal injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power
source andlor battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on
the switch ar energising power tools that hove the switch on invites accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench ar a key left
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the
power tool in unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away
from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery ar long hair can be caught in moving parts.
g) lf devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these
are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
5.4 Power tool use and care
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power
tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and or the battery pack from the power tool before
making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
d) Store the power tools out of reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power
tool or these instructions to operate the power. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and
any other condition that may affect the power tools operation. lf damaged, have the power tool
repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking
into account the working conditions and the works to be performed. Use the power tool for opera-
tions different from those intended could result in hazardous situations.
5.5 Battery tool use and care
a) Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable far one
type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
b) Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs
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