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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES
WARNING READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow
instructions and warnings could lead to serious injury, electric shock, or fire. Save ALL warnings
and instructions for future reference.
WORK AREA SAFETY
- Ensure that your work area is kept well-lit and clean. Lack of visibility and clutter greatly
increase the risk of accident.
- Keep bystanders and children clear when operating a power tool or machine. They can
cause distraction or risk injury themselves.
- Ensure you are not operating the power tool or machinery in the presence of flammable
gases, dust, liquids, or anything that creates an explosive atmosphere. Power tools and
machinery can create sparks which can lead to ignition in these environments.
PERSONAL SAFETY
- Always wear personal protective equipment. Eye protection, ear protection, dust masks
and other protective equipment will help to reduce the risk of personal injury.
- Dress appropriately. Do NOT wear jewellery or loose clothing that can get caught in
moving parts. Keep hair, loose clothing, jewellery, and anything else that could be of risk
away from moving parts or they could be caught.
- Always remain alert and do NOT operate the power tool or machinery under the
influences of any substances (drugs, medication, alcohol). Losing focus could lead to injury
while operating power tools and machinery.
- Always keep proper footing and balance. Overreaching can lead to slipping and falling
which can result in injury.
- Ensure the power switch is in the off position before connecting any battery or power
source to the power tool or machinery. This can lead to accidents as tools and machinery
can fire suddenly when it is not expected and lead to accident.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
- Do NOT use the power tool or machinery in raining conditions or wet areas where the
power tool or machinery could get wet. Water in the power tool or machinery can lead to
electric shock.
- Only use the power tool or machinery when the plug correctly matches the power outlet.
Modifying plugs greatly increases the risk of electric shock.
- Keep the power cord away from anything that could damage it such as sharp edges,
moving parts or heat. A damaged power cord increases the risk of electric shock.
- Only operate outdoors with the use of an outdoor extension lead. Not all extension leads
are suited to outdoor use and using one which is not can greatly increase the risk of electric
shock.
- Avoid body contact with grounded or earthed surfaces. Surfaces such as radiators, ranges,
pipes, and refrigerators can increase risk of electric shock due to your body being earthed or
grounded.
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