Filter
Top Products
8 GB/IE/CY
Safety advice
J CAUTION! In order to protect yourself from
the danger of electric shock, injury or fire when
using electrical power tools, please observe
the following basic safety precautions. Read all
these requirements before you use the electrical
power tool, and keep the safety advice in a
safe place.
Q
Working safely
1. Keep your working area clean and
tidy.
J A disorderly working area can lead to accidents.
2. Be aware of the effects of the envi-
ronment.
J Do not leave electrical power tools out in the
rain.
J
Do not use electrical power tools in
moist or wet surroundings.
J Ensure that your working area is well lit.
J
Do not use electrical power tools in
areas where there is risk of fire or
explosion.
3.
Protect yourself from electric
shock.
J Avoid touching earthed objects such as pipes,
heating radiators, ovens or refrigerators with
parts of your body.
4. Keep other people at a safe distance.
J
Do not allow other people, in partic-
ular children, to touch the electrical
power tool or the mains lead.
Keep them away from your working area.
5. Store currently unused electrical
power tools in a safe place.
J When not being used electrical power tools
should be stored in dry conditions in a high or
enclosed place, out of reach of children.
6. Do not overload your electrical pow-
er tool.
J By keeping within the specified working range
of the tool you will work more safely and
achieve a better result.
7. Use the right electrical power tool
for the task.
J Do not use low-output devices for heavy tasks.
J Do not use an electrical power tool for purposes
for which it was not intended. For example, do
not use a hand operated circular saw for trim-
ming tree branches or cutting logs.
8. Wear suitable clothing.
J Do not wear loose-fitting clothing or jewellery.
They could become caught on moving parts.
J We recommend that you wear anti-slip foot-
wear when working outdoors.
J If you have long hair, wear a hair net.
9.
Use personal protective
equipment.
J Wear protective glasses.
J Wear a dust mask if your work generates
dust.
10. Attaching the vacuum dust extraction
device.
J Where there are connection points provided
for vacuum dust extraction please ensure that
the connections are made and used properly.
11.
Do not use the mains lead
for purposes for which it
was not intended.
J Do not use the mains lead to pull the plug out
of the mains socket. Protect the mains lead
from heat, oil and sharp edges.
12. Securely support the workpiece.
J Use clamps or a vice to grip the workpiece
firmly. This is much safer than holding it with
your hand.
13. Avoid placing your body in an
unnatural position.
J Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
14. Look after your tools carefully.
J Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. This way
you will work more safely and achieve better
results.
J Follow the advice on tool lubrication and con-
sumables replacement.
Safety advice