General safety advice
2.
Electrical safety
To avoid danger to life from
electric shock:
a) The mains plug on the device must
match the mains socket. The plug must
not be modified in any way. Do not
use an adapter plug with devices fit-
ted with a protective earth. Unmodified
plugs and matching sockets reduce the risk of
electric shock.
b) Avoid touching earthed surfaces such
as pipes, radiators, ovens and refrig-
erators with any part of your body.
There is an increased risk of electric shock if
your body is earthed.
c)
Keep the device away from
rain or moisture. Water enter-
ing an electrical device
increases the risk of electric shock.
d)
Do not use the mains lead
for any purpose for which it
was not intended, e.g. to
carry the device, to hang up the de-
vice or to pull the mains plug out of
the mains socket. Keep the mains
lead away from heat, oil, sharp edg-
es or moving parts of the device. Dam-
aged or tangled mains leads increase the risk
of electric shock.
e) When working outdoors with an
electrical power tool always use ex-
tension cables that are also ap-
proved for use outdoors. The use of an
extension cable suitable for outdoor use reduc-
es the risk of electric shock.
f) Use a residual current device (RCD)
for protection if operating the electri-
cal power tool in a moist environment
is unavoidable. The use of an RCD reduces
the risk of electric shock.
3. Personal safety
a) Remain alert at all times, watch what
you are doing and always proceed
with caution. Do not use the device if
you are tired or under the influence
of drugs, alcohol or medication.
One moment of carelessness when using the
device can lead to serious injury.
b)
Wear personal protective
equipment and always wear
safety glasses. The wearing of
personal protective equipment such as dust
masks, non-slip safety shoes, safety helmets or
ear protectors, appropriate to the type of elec-
trical power tool used and work undertaken,
reduces the risk of injury.
c) Avoid unintentional operation of the
device. Check that the electrical pow-
er tool is switched off before you
connect it to the mains, pick it up or
carry it. Accidents can happen if you carry
the device with your finger on the ON / OFF
switch or with the device switched on.
d) Remove any setting tools or spanners
before you switch the device on. A tool
or spanner left attached to a rotating part of a
device can lead to injury.
e) Avoid placing your body in an unnat-
ural position. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. By doing this you will be
in a better position to control the device in un-
foreseen circumstances.
f) Wear suitable clothing. Do not wear
loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your
hair, clothing and gloves clear of
moving parts. Loose clothing, jewellery or
long hair can become trapped in moving parts.
g) If vacuum dust extraction and collec-
tion devices are fitted do not forget to
check that they are properly connect-
ed and correctly used. The use of these
devices reduces the hazard presented by dust.
