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b. Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective

equipment such as dust mask, safety shoes, or hearing protection used for

appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

c. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before

connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the

tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising power

tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

d. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A

wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in

personal injury.

e. DO NOT overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables

better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.

f. Dress properly. DO NOT wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep hair, clothing

and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can

be caught in moving parts.

g. If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection

facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection

can reduce dust-related hazards.

4) POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

a. DO NOT force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application.

The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it

was designed.

b. DO NOT use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any

power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be

repaired.

c. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the

power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing

power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the

power tool accidentally.

d. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons

unfamiliar with the tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power

tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

e. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts,

breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool's

operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many

accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.

f. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with

sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

g. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these

instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be