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Safety
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Safety Instructions
Keep all safety notes and instructions for
future reference.
The term "electric tool" used in the safety
instructions refers to electrical tools powered
from mains electricity (with power cable).
General Safety Instructions for
Electric Tools - Workplace
Safety
a) Keep your work area clean and well illu-
minated. Untidyness and poorly illumi-
nated work areas can cause accidents.
b) Do not work with electric tools in an
explosive environment where there are
combustible fluids, gases or dust. Elec-
tric tools create sparks which could ignite
the dust or the vapors.
c) Keep children and other persons away
when using electric tools. If you are dis-
tracted, you could lose control over the
tool.
d) Route power cables safely. Avoid any
risk of tripping.
e) Avoid unintentional start-ups. Only store
the tool in the tool holder intended. Alter-
natively use a suspension bail.
f) Check that the suspension bail is prop-
erly secured to the balancer.
General Safety Instructions for
Electric Tools – Electrical
Safety
a) The plug on the electric tool must fit in
the connector socket. The plug must not
be modified in any way. Do not use an
adapter plug together with electric tools
with protective ground connection.
Unmodified plugs and matching connec-
tor sockets reduce the risk of an electric
shock.
b) Avoid physical contact with ground-pro-
tected surfaces such as pipes, heating,
ovens and fridges. The risk of an electric
shock will be greater if your body is con-
nected to ground.
c) Keep electric tools away from rain and
wetness. Water ingress into an electric
tool will increase the risk of an electric
shock.
d) Do not misuse cable to carry or suspend
the electric tool or to pull the plug from
the connector socket. Keep the cable
away from heat, oil, sharp edges or mov-
ing parts of the machine. Damaged or
tangled cables will increase the risk of an
electric shock.
The following instructions help prevent short
circuits:
Ensure that the PE connection is of low-
resistance.
Use a mains transformer for cable
lengths in excess of 20 m (max. 50 m).
General Safety Instructions for
Electric Tools – Personal
Safety
a) Be alert, pay attention to what you are
doing and act sensibly when working
with electric tools. Do not use electric
tools if you are tired or under the influ-
ence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
One moment of carelessness when
using an electric tool can lead to serious
injuries.
b) Use personal protection equipment and
always wear protective goggles.
Depending on the type electric tool and
on how it is being used, using personal
protection equipment such as a dust
mask, non-slip gloves, a hard hat or ear
protectors will reduce the risk of injuries.
c) Avoid unintentional start-ups. Make sure
the electric tool is switched off you con-
nect it to the power supply, pick it up or
carry it. Carry an electric tool with our fin-
ger on the switch or connecting the tool
to the power supply while it is switched
on could cause an accident.
d) Remove any adjustment tools or span-
ners before switching the electric tool on.
A tool or spanner in a turning part of the
tool could cause injuries.
e) Avoid any abnormal posture. Make sure
you are standing firmly and keep your
balance at all times. This will enable you
to keep better control over the electric
tool in unexpected situations.
WARNING!
Read all safety instructions marked with the symbol
and all other instructions.
Failure to comply
with safety instructions and other instructions could result in electric shocks, burns and/or serious injuries.
