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fety shoes reduce the possibility of personal
injuries.
c) Avoid switching the power tool on acciden-
tally. Make sure that the switch is in the
off position before connecting the tool to
the electric power supply and/or to battery
units and before picking it up or transporting
it. Carrying power tools with your finger on
the switch or connecting them to the electric
power supply with the switch in the on position
can cause accidents.
d) Remove any regulation keys before
switching on the power tool. Any key or
spanner left attached to a rotating part of the
power tool may cause personal injuries.
e) Do not lose your balance. Always keep
an appropriate position and balance. This
allows better control of the power tool in
unexpected situations.
f) Wear appropriate clothing. Do not wear loo-
se clothing or jewellery. Keep hair, clothing
and gloves away from moving parts. Loose
clothing, jewellery or long hair may get entan-
gled in the moving parts.
g) If any devices to be connected to dust ex-
traction and collection systems are provided
for, make sure that they are connected and
used appropriately. The use of these devices
may reduce the risks connected with dust.
h) The user is responsible for other people
as far as accidents or damage to people
or property are concerned. Improper use
causes accidents and damage.
i) Never use with bare feet or wet feet/hands.
Use under these conditions may result in
electric shock.
l) The processing of materials which are
hazardous to health must be in compliance
with applicable laws. Protect your and other
people’s health using suitable protections and
devices.
m)Do not approach the cooling air venting
slots. The air generated may contain machi-
ning residuals and small parts that are harmful
to your respiratory tract and eyes.
n) Do not cover or insert anything in the cooling
slots. Unsuitable ventilation of the power tool
may start a fire. Accessing the internal parts
may damage the power tool and cause electric
shock.
o) Do not use the power tool if the guards (scre-
ens, panels, doors, etc.) are open, damaged
or missing. Correctly installed guards protect
your health and allow for safe use.
p) For power tools equipped with a laser in-
dicator: do not stare at the light beam, do
not point the beam at people, animals or
vehicles and do not point the beam at eyes
or skin. Improper use of the laser causes
serious damage to eyes and skin.
4) Use and maintenance of power tools
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
tool for the task being performed. The appro-
priate power tool allows you to perform the
work with the greatest efficiency and safety
without being forced to exceed the purposes
for which the tool was designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does
not turn on and off properly. Any power tool
that cannot be controlled by its switch is
dangerous and must be repaired before use.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power supply
and/or from the power tool battery unit
before any adjustment, replacing the ac-
cessories or storing the power tools. These
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
switching on the power tool accidentally.
d) Store unused power tools out of reach of
children and do not allow them to be used by
any unskilled people or who are not aware of
these instructions. Power tools are dangerous
if used by unskilled people.
e) Carry out the required maintenance on po-
wer tools. Check any possible misalignment
or locking of the moving parts, any breakage
of the parts and any other condition that may
affect the operation of power tools. If there
is any damage, the power tool must be fixed
before use. Numerous accidents are caused
by improper maintenance of power tools.
f) Keep the cutting elements, where fitted,
clean and sharpened. Cutting elements in
good conditions and with sharp edges are
less likely to lock and can be controlled more
easily.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and cutting
elements in accordance with these instruc-
tions, considering the work conditions and
the operation to be performed. The use of
the power tool for operations other than those
for which it is intended may cause dangerous
situations.
h) Keep a safe distance from moving parts.
Touching moving parts causes serious injury.
i) Do not modify the power tool. Removing,
replacing or adding components not included
in the instructions is prohibited and causes the