Bosch 1380 SLIM User Manual

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Read all safety warnings
and instructions. Failure to

follow the warnings and instructions may result
in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE

REFERENCE

The term “power tool” in all of the warnings
refers to your mains-operated (corded) power
tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

1) Work area safety

a) Keep work area clean and well lit.

Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

b) Do not operate power tools in explosive

atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power
tools create sparks which may ignite the
dust or fumes.

c) Keep children and bystanders away

while operating a power tool. Distractions
can cause you to lose control.

2) Electrical safety

a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet.

Never modify the plug in any way. Do not
use any adapter plugs with earthed
(grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs
and matching outlets will reduce risk of
electric shock.

b) Avoid body contact with earthed or

grounded surfaces such as pipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There
is an increased risk of electric shock if your
body is earthed or grounded.

c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet

conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.

d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the

cord  for  carrying,  pulling  or  unplugging
the  power  tool.  Keep  cord  away  from
heat,  oil,  sharp  edges  or  moving  parts.
Damaged  or  entangled  cords  increase  the
risk of electric shock.

e) 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.

f) If operating a power tool in a damp

location is unavoidable, use a Ground
Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protected
supply. Use of an GFCI reduces the risk of
electric shock.

3) Personal safety

a) 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.

b) 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.

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 energizing 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  jewelry.  Keep  your  hair,
clothing  and  gloves  away  from  moving
parts.  Loose  clothes,  jewelry  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.

WARNING

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

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