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4. Health and Safety Information
Important: Read all the Health and Safety instructions
before attempting to operate, maintain or repair this
product. Non-compliance with these instructions may
result in injury or damage to the user or the product.
4.1 General Power Tool Safety Warnings
WARNING! Read all safety warnings,
instructions, illustrations and specications
provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in electric
shock, re and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.
Work area safety
• Keep work area clean and well lit.
− Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of ammable liquids, gases or
dust.
− Power tools create sparks which may ignite the
dust or fumes.
• Keep children and bystanders away while operating a
power tool.
− Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Electrical safety
• Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify
the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with
earthed (grounded) power tools.
− Unmodied plugs and matching outlets will
reduce the 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 power tools to rain or wet conditions.
− Water entering a power tool will increase the risk
of electric shock.
• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep
cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
− Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of
electric shock.
• 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 inuence
of drugs, alcohol or medication.
− A moment of inattention 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 use for appropriate conditions will
reduce personal injuries.
• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in
the o-position before connecting to a power source
and/or battery pack or picking up or carrying the tool.
− Carrying power tools with your nger 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 left attached 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 better 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.
• 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.
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