General Safety Warnings
■General Safety Warnings
WARNING : Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
■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 flammable 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. 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 power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool/its adaptor 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 for its adaptor. 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
inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
-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 tool.
-Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing 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 jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
