Safety definitions
Warnings, cautions and notes are used to point out
specially important parts of the manual.
WARNING:
injury or death for the operator or bystanders
if the instructions in the manual are not
obeyed.
CAUTION:
damage to the product, other materials or
the adjacent area if the instructions in the
manual are not obeyed.
Note:
Used to give more information that is necessary
in a given situation.
General product safety warnings
WARNING:
instructions, illustrations and specifications
provided with this product. Failure to follow
all instructions listed below may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term "product" in the warnings refers to your mains-
operated (corded) product or battery-operated (cordless)
product.
Work area safety
•
Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark
areas invite accidents.
•
Do not operate the product in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust. The product create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
•
Keep children and bystanders away while operating
the product. Distractions can cause you to lose
control.
Electrical safety
•
Product plugs must match the outlet. Never modify
the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs
with earthed (grounded) products. Unmodified plugs
and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric
shock.
•
Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric
shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
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Safety
•
Do not expose products to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a product will increase the risk of
electric shock.
•
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the product. Keep
cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving
parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk
of electric shock.
•
When operating a product outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a
cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of
electric shock.
•
If operating a product in a damp location is
unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD)
protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of
electric shock.
Personal safety
•
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a product. Do not
use a product while you are tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment
of inattention while operating products may result in
serious personal injury.
•
Use personal protective equipment. Always wear
eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust
mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing
protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce
personal injuries.
•
Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in
the off-position before connecting to power source
and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the
product. Carrying products with your finger on the
switch or energising products that have the switch on
invites accidents.
•
Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning
the product on. A wrench or a key left attached to
a rotating part of the product may result in personal
injury.
•
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. This enables better control of the
product in unexpected situations.
•
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair
can be caught in moving parts.
•
If 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.
•
Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use
of products allow you to become complacent and
ignore product safety principles. A careless action
can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.
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