When operating a power tool 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 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.
Personal Safety
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 the influence of drugs, alcohol
or medication. A moment of ina ention while operating
power tools may result in serious personal injury.
Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Protective equipment such as a 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
ba ery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power
tools with your finger on the switch or energising power
tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the
power tool on. A wrench or a key le a ached to a rotating
part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all
times. This enables be er control of the power tool 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.
I f d e v i c e s a r e p r o v i d e d f o r t h e c o n n e c t i o n o f d u s t
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 tools
allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety
principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within
a fraction of a second.
Power Tool Use And Care
Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for
your application.The correct power tool will do the job be er
and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
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.
Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or remove
the ba ery pack, if detachable, 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.
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.
Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for misalign-
ment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect the power tool's operation.
If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many
accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
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