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Whilst all care is taken to provide accurate information with respect to the item described, the Independent Living Centre (ILC) is not involved in product design or manufacture, and therefore not in a position to guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. Selection of equipment, which is both suitable and appropriate for individual needs remains the responsibility of the person(s) considering requisition, and no responsibility is taken by the ILC for any loss or injury caused through use of the equipment or alleged to have arisen through reliance upon information provided. As information is subject to change any enquiries should be directed to the manufacturer.
Item Details
A Buyers Guide - Power Tools
ILC Reference NO 64:20:601
Item sourced from ILC ACT database
Short Description
Power tools should be ergonomically designed to reduce musculo-skeletal stresses and strains and enable an efficient use of the user's limbs. Use of a power tool instead of a manual tool may reduce some cumulative trauma risk factors.
Price Guide
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More Details
Features to consider when buying power tools:-
. Weight - is it manageable
. Balance
. Handle design - does it have an upright handle which enables wrist and fingers to be held in a straight line (neutral position).
. Grip size and shape - does it allow a comfortable full hand power grip.
. Two hand grip - does it allow for 2 hands to be used eg some tools have a fixed position axilliary handle to allow two handed operation.
. Position of controls - are they close to handle for easy finger operation eg trigger grip. Care must be taken to avoid accidental activation of tool.
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