Panasonic EY4542 - Manual (Page 5)

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5) When operating a power tool outdoors,
use an extension cord suitable for
outdoor use.
Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use
reduces the risk of electric shock.
6) If operating a power tool in a damp
location is unavoidable, use a residual
current device (RCD) protected supply.
Use of RCD reduces the risk of electrical
shock.
Personal Safety
1) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
use common sense when operating a
power tool. Do not use a power tool while
you are tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol or medication.
A moment of inattention while operating
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 bat-
tery 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.
4) Remove any adjusting key or wrench be-
fore 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.
5) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times.
This enables better control of the power tool
in unexpected situations.
6) Dress properly. Do not wear loose cloth-
ing 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 connec-
tion of dust extraction and collection fa-
cilities, ensure these are connected and
properly used.
Use of dust collection can reduce dust-
related hazards.
Power Tool Use and Care
1) Do not force the power tool. Use the cor-
rect power tool for your application.
The correct power tool will do the job bet-
ter and safer at the rate for which it was de-
signed.
2) 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.
3) 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.
4) Store idle power tools out of the reach
of children and do not allow persons un-
familiar with the power tool or these in-
structions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
5) Maintain power tools. Check for misalign-
ment or binding of moving parts, break-
age 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 main-
tained 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.
7) Use the power tool, accessories and tool
bits etc., in accordance with these in-
structions, taking into account the work-
ing conditions and the work to be per-
formed.
Use of the power tool for operations different
from those intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
Battery Tool Use and Care
1) Recharge only with the charger specified
by the manufacturer.
A charger that is suitable for one type of bat-
tery pack may create a risk of fire when used
with another battery pack.