balance at all times. This enables better control of
the power tool in unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away
from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long
hair can be caught in moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used. Use of these
devices can reduce dust-related hazards.
h) Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of
tools allow you to become complacent and ignore
tool safety. A careless action can cause severe
injuries within a fraction of a second.
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 idle power tools out of the reach of children
and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power
tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage
of parts and any other condition that may affect the
power tools operation. If 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 work to be
performed. Use of the power tool for operations
different from those intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
h) Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean
and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles
and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe
handling and control of the tool in unexpected
situations.
5) Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts. This
will ensure that the safety of the power tool is
maintained.
6) Safety instructions for reciprocating
saws
a) Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces,
when performing an operation where the cutting
accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
Cutting accessory contacting a "live" wire may make
exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and could
give the operator an electric shock.
b) Use clamps or another practical way to secure
and support the workpiece to a stable platform.
Holding the workpiece by hand or against your body
leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control.
c) Do not operate the tool with any attachment other than
those recommended in this instruction manual.
d) Only use the tool with the correct voltage, as
specified in the tool label.
e) Never start a tool under load. Start the tool before
engaging the work piece.
f) Never start or operate the tool with fingers or other
objects through the holes in the blades.
g) Use care when handling blades during and after
use. The blades and some areas of the tool become
hot in use.
h) Always ensure that before cutting there are no
hazards such as electrical wiring, pipes or insulation
in the area to be cut.
i) Allow for resting periods to ease the effect of the
vibration of the tool. Use work gloves to minimize
vibration effect on the body.
j) Ensure the dust extraction equipment is connected
and properly used.
k) The use of any accessory or attachment other than
those recommended in this instruction manual may
present a risk of personal injury.
l) Do not force the tool. It is designed to operate with
moderate effort. Overheating of the drive system and
motor can occur if the tool is overloaded.
m) Always operate the tool holding it with both hands.
SYMBOLS The following symbols are used in this
manual and marking of this tool
Class 2 Construction (Double Insulation
used throughout, no provision for
earthing.)
Read instruction manual
Wear hearing protection
Wear eye protection
Wear breathing protection
Wear gloves
VAC
volts alternating current
A
amperes
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