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IMPORTANT!
When using equipment, a few safety precautions must be observed to avoid injuries
and damage. Please read the complete operating manual with due care. Keep this manual in a safe
place, so that the information is available at all times. If you give the equipment to any other person,
give them these operating instructions as well. We accept no liability for damage or accidents which
arise due to non-observance of these instructions and the safety information.
2. SAFETY INFORMATION
General safety instructions for electric tools
Caution!
Read all safety regulations and instructions. Any errors made in following the safety regulations and
instructions may result in an electric shock, re and/or serious injury. Keep all safety regulations and
instructions in a safe place for future use.
The term “electric tool” used in the safety instructions refers to electric tools operated from the
mains power supply (with a power cable) and to battery operated electric tools (without a power
cable).
1. Workplace safety
a) Keep your work area clean and well illuminated. Untidy or unlit work areas can result in accidents.
b) Do not operate the electric tool in an environment where there is a risk of explosions and where
there are inflammable liquids gases or dust. Electric tools produce sparks which could set the dust
or vapours alight.
c) Keep the electric tool out of the reach of children and other persons. If there is a distraction, you
may lose control of the appliance.
2. Electrical safety
a) The connector plug from this electric tool must fit in to the socket . The plug should never be
altered in any way. Never use adapter plugs together with earthed electric tools. Unaltered plugs and
correct sockets reduce the risk of an electric shock.
b) Avoid bodily contact with earthed surfaces such as pipes, heating, ovens and fridges. The risk of
electric shock is increased if your body is earthed.
c) Keep the tool out of the rain and away from moisture. The ingress of water into an electric tool
increases the risk of an electric shock.
d) Do not use the cable to carry the electric tool, to hang it up or to pull it out of the socket. Keep the
cable away from heat, oil, sharp edges and moving parts of the appliance. Damaged or entangled
cables increase the risk of an electric shock.
e) If you are working outdoors with an electric tool, only use extension cables which are designed
specifically for this propose. Using specially designed outdoor extension cables, the risk of electric
shock is reduced.
f) If operation of the electric tool in a damp environment can not be avoided, use a earth-leakage
circuit-breaker. The earthleakage circuit-breaker reduces the risk of an electric shock.
3. Safety of persons
a) Be careful, watch what you are doing and use an electric tool sensibly. Do not use the tool if you
are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A momentof inattention when using
the electric tool can result in serious injuries.
b) Wear personal protection equipment and always wear safety goggles. Wearing
personal protection (such as dust masks, non-slip safety shoes, safety helmet or ear protection,
depending upon the type and use of the electric tool) reduces the risk of injury.
