General Safety Rules - Bosch 1608LX Instruction Manual

WARNING! "READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS".
Failure to follow the SAFETY RULES identi-
fied by the BULLET (•) symbols listed BE-
LOW and other safety precautions, may result
in serious personal injury. Keep these operating
instructions with this product.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

for all Power Tools
Work Area
• KEEP WORK AREAS CLEAN. Cluttered
areas and benches invite accidents.
• AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.
Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations.
Do not expose power tools to rain. Keep work
area well lit.
• AVOID GASEOUS AREAS. Do not operate
portable electric tools in explosive atmospheres
in presence of flammable liquids or gases. Mo-
tors in these tools normally spark, and the sparks
might ignite fumes.
• KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. Do not let visi-
tors contact tool or extension cord. All visitors
should be kept away from work areas.
Personal Safety
• GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK.
Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces
such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerator
enclosures. Rubber gloves and non-skid foot-
wear are recommended when working outdoors,
where damp or wet ground may be encountered.
A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter protected
power line must be used for these conditions.
• DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in
moving parts. Wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.
• USE SAFETY EQUIPMENT. WEAR
SAFETY GOGGLES or glasses with side
shields. Wear hearing protection during ex-
tended use of power tools and dust mask for
dusty operations.
• STAY ALERT. USE COMMON SENSE.
Watch what you are doing. Do not operate tool
when you are tired or under influence of drugs.
• REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND
WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see
that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed
from tool before turning it on.
• AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Don't
carry plugged in tool with finger on switch. Be
sure the switch is OFF before being plugged in.
• DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper foot-
ing and balance at all times.
• BEFORE CONNECTING THE TOOL to a
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power supply (receptacle, outlet, etc.) be sure
the voltage supplied is the same as that speci-
fied on the tool's nameplate. A power supply
with voltage greater than that specified for the
tool can result in serious injury to the user—as
well as damage to the tool. If in doubt, DO NOT
PLUG IN THE TOOL. Using a power supply
with voltage less than the nameplate rating is
harmful to the motor.
"Volts AC" designated tools are for Alternating
Current 50-60 Hz only. "Volts DC" designated
tools are for Direct Current. Do not use AC
designated tools with DC power supply. Do not
use electronic speed controlled tools with DC
power supply.
• DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job
better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
• USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool
or attachment to do the job of a heavy-duty tool.
Don't use tool for purpose not intended—for
example; don't use a circular saw for cutting
tree limbs or logs.
• SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to
hold work. It's safer than using your hand and
it frees both hands to operate the tool.
• DON'T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by
cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle.
Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
Always keep cord away from the spinning blade,
bits or any other moving part while the tool is in
use.
• OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS.
When tool is used outdoors, use only extension
cords suitable for use outdoors and marked with
suffix W-A (for UL), or W (for CSA). Refer to
section "Extension Cords", for proper cord use.
• DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use,
before servicing, or when changing blades, bits,
cutters, etc.
• STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use,
tools should be stored in dry, high or locked up
place - out of the reach of children.
• DO NOT ALTER OR MISUSE TOOL. These
tools are precision built. Any alterations or
modifications not specified is misuse and may
result in a dangerous condition.
• THE USE OF ANY ACCESSORIES not
specified in this manual may create a hazard.
• MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep
tools sharp and clean for better and safer perfor-
mance. Follow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories. Inspect tool cords peri-
odically and if damaged, have repaired by au-
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