6. If operating a garden power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a
residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk
of electric shock.
Personal safety
1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when
operating a garden power tool. Do not use a garden power tool while you
are tired or under the inuence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating garden power tools may result in serious personal injury.
2. Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective
equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection
used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
3. 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 garden power tools with your nger on the switch or energising garden
power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
4. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the garden power tool
on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the garden power tool may
result in personal injury.
5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables
better control of the garden power tool in unexpected situations.
6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long
hair can be caught in moving parts.
7. 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.
Garden power tool use and care
1. Do not force the garden power tool. Use the correct garden power tool for
your application. The correct garden power tool will do the job better and safer at
the rate for which it was designed.
2. Do not use the garden power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off.
Any garden power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and
must be repaired.
3. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the
garden power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories,
or storing garden power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
4. Store idle garden power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow
persons unfamiliar with the garden power tool or these instructions to
operate the garden power tool. Garden power tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
5. Maintain garden power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the garden
power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the garden power tool repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained garden power tools.
6. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp
cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
