CAUTION
THERE IS A RISK OF 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.
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GENERAL PRODUCT SAFETY WARNINGS
General product safety warnings
WARNING
Read all safety warnings, 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.
1) Work area safety
• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or
dark areas invite accidents.
• Do not operate products in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Products create
sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a product. Distractions can cause you
to lose control.
2) 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.
• 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.
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• 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.
3) 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 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 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.
4) Product use and care
• Do not force the product. Use the correct
product for your application. The correct product
will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it
was designed.
• Do not use the product if the switch does not
turn it on and off. Any product that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.
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