General safety instructions – Global Machinery Company ATBR1650-3PK User Manual

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General safety instructions

To use these tools properly, you must observe the safety

regulations, the assembly instructions and the operating

instructions to be found in this Manual. All persons who use

and service the machine have to be acquainted with this

Manual and must be informed about its potential hazards.

Children and infirm people must not use these tools.

Children should be supervised at all times if they are in the

area in which the tools are being used. It is also imperative

that you observe the accident prevention regulations in

force in your area. The same applies for general rules of

occupational health and safety.

WARNING.

When using power and air operated tools, basic

safety precautions should always be taken to reduce the

risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. Also, please

read and heed the advice given in the additional important

safety instructions.

1. Keep the work area clean and tidy.

Cluttered work

areas and benches invite accidents and injury.

2. Consider the environment in which you are working.

Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations. Keep

the work area well lit. Do not expose power tools to rain.

Do not use power tools in the presence of flammable

liquids or gases.

3. Keep visitors away from the work area.

All visitors and

onlookers, especially children and infirm persons, should

be kept well away from where you are working. Do not

let others in the vicinity make contact with the tool or

extension cord.

4. Store tools safely.

When not in use, tools should be

locked up out of reach.

5. Do not force the tool.

The tool will do the job better and

safer working at the rate for which it was designed.

6. Use the correct tool for the job.

Do not force small

tools or attachments to do the job best handled by a

heavier duty tool. Never use a tool for a purpose for

which it was not intended.

7. Dress correctly.

Do not wear loose clothing or

jewellery. They can be caught in moving parts. Rubber

gloves and non-slip footwear are recommended when

working outdoors. If you have long hair, wear a protective

hair covering.

8. Use safety accessories.

Safety glasses and earmuffs

should always be worn. A face or dust mask is also

required if the sanding operation creates dust.

9. Do not abuse the power cord.

Never pull the cord to

disconnect the tool from the power point. Keep the cord

away from heat, oil and sharp edges.

10. Secure the work piece.

Use clamps or a vice to hold

the work piece. It is safer than using your hand and

frees both hands to operate the tool.

11. Do not overreach.

Keep your footing secure and

balanced at all times.

12. Look after your tools.

Keep tools sharp and clean for

better and safer performance. Follow the instructions

regarding lubrication and accessory changes. Inspect

tool cords periodically and, if damaged, have them

repaired by an authorised service facility. Inspect

extension cords periodically and replace them if

damaged. Keep tool handles dry, clean and free from oil

and grease.

13. Disconnect idle tools.

Switch off the power and

disconnect the plug from the power point before

servicing, when changing accessories and when the

tool is not in use.

14. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches.

Check to see

that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the

tool before switching on.

15. Avoid unintentional starting.

Always check that the

switch is in the OFF position before plugging in the tool

to the power supply. Do not carry a plugged in tool with

your finger on the switch.

16. Stay alert.

Watch what you are doing. Use common

sense. Do not operate a power tool or air tool when you

are tired.

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