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Dear customer
Please familiarize yourself with the proper
usage of the device by reading and following
each chapter of this manual, in the order
presented. Keep these operating instruc-
tions for further reference.
Please read all safety instructions!
This manual contains important information
on operating and handling the device. Keep
these operating instructions for further
reference. Please pass it on along with the
unit if it is handed over to a third party.
1. Explanation of the symbols
The following symbols are used in the user
manual or on the product:
Warning! To reduce the risk of
injury, the user must read the
instruction manual.
Denotes risk of personal injury, loss
of life or damage to the tool in case
of non-observance of the
instructions in this manual.
CE stands for “Conformité
Européenne”, which means “In
accordance with EU Regulations”.
With the CE marking, the
manufacturer confirms that this
Electric tool complies with the
applicable European directives.
Do not dispose of electric power
tools with domestic refuse.
2. General safety instructions for
power tools
WARNING! Read all instructions!
Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
The term “power tool” in all of the warnings
listed below refers to your mains operated
(corded) power tool or battery operated
(cordless) power tool.
Save these instructions for future
reference!
2.1
Work area
a. Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered and dark areas invite
accidents.
b. Do not operate power tools in explo-
sive atmospheres, such as in the pres-
ence of flammable liquids, gasses or
dust.
Power tools create sparks which
may ignite the dust of fumes.
c. Keep children and bystanders away
while operating a power tool.
Distrac-
tions can cause you to lose control.
2.2
Electrical safety
a. Power tool plugs must match the out-
let. 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 unplug-
ging 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. Always use tool in conjunction with a
residual circuit breaker device.
The
use of a residual circuit breaker device
reduces the risk of electric shock.
2.3
Personal safety
a. Stay alert, watch what you are doing
and use common sense when operat-
ing a power tool. Do not use a power
tool while you are tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or medica-
