User manual

5. Safety instructions

WARNING Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow all the warnings and

instructions may result in electric shock, re and/or serious injury.

SAVE ALL THE 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.

a) Work area safety

• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and 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.

b) 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.Unmodied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 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.

c) 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inuence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 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tool.Carryingpowertoolswithyourngerontheswitch