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3) Personal safety
a) Pay attention to your actions and use common sense when using power
tools. Neveruse power tools if you are tired or under theinfluence of drugs,
alcohol or medication. Onemoment of inattention while using apower tool may
result in serious injury.
b) Use protective equipment. Alwayswear safety glasses. Usingprotective
clothing such as dust masks, non-slip safety shoes, helmets and ear defenders
when needed decreases therisk of injury.
c) Avoid accidental starts. Makesure that thepower switch is set to OFF before
plugging thetool into awall socket. Nevercarry apower tool with your finger on
thetrigger and never connect thepower tool to awall socket when theswitch is
set to ON, since it may result in injury.
d) Remove all service tools/keys before switching on thepower tool. Aservice
tool left on amoving part of thepower tool may result in injury.
e) Do not overreach. Makesure you stand steady and well balanced at all times.
Thiswill allow you to have more control in unexpected situations.
f) Wear suitable attire. Donot wear loose-fitting clothing or jewellery. Keephair,
clothes and gloves away from moving parts. Loose-fitting clothes, jewellery or
long hair could become caught in moving parts.
g) If equipment for dust extraction or collection is available, make sure that it is
connected and used properly. Usingtechnical aids may decrease dust related
hazards.
4) Proper use and maintenance of your power tool
a) Do not force thepower tool. Usea power tool suitable for thework you are
about to perform. Theproper power tool will perform thetask better and safer if
used at thecorrect feed rate.
b) Never use thepower tool if thepower switch does not switch thetool on and
off properly. Allpower tools that cannot be controlled by thepower switch are
dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Unplug thelead from thewall socket before making any adjustments,
changing accessories or storing thepower tool. Theseprecautions reduce
therisk of thepower tool starting unexpectedly.
d) Store any power tools that are not being used out of children’s reach.
Donotallow people who are unfamiliar with thetool or its functions to
operate thetool. Powertools can be dangerous if they fall into thehands of
inexperienced users.
e) Maintaining power tools. Checkfor any incorrect settings, parts that
catch, broken parts or anything else which may cause thepower tool
to malfunction. Ifsomething is damaged it must be repaired before use.
Manyaccidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
