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22.
Check the machine every day for signs of damage, conduct a visual inspection:
Before reusing the tool, carefully check the safety equipment or slightly damaged parts to ensure that
they offer perfect and proper function. Check that all moving parts function correctly, that they do not
jam and that none of the parts are damaged. All parts must be correctly fitted and satisfy all the con-
ditions to ensure the perfect operation of the tool. Damaged safety equipment and parts must be re-
paired or replaced properly by a specialist service contractor. Do not use any tools, which cannot be
switched on and off using the switch. Pay particular attention to ensuring electrical safety: Cables?
Plugs? Switches? Do all the components satisfy safety regulations?
23.
Repairs may only be completed by trained personnel. Before being used for the first time and after all
repair work, the safety of electric tools must be checked by an electrician pursuant to VBG 4, § 5.
This inspection must also be conducted and documented at regular intervals – at least once per year.
24.
Please note that as the operator you are responsible for complying with any additional regulations.
For example if electric tools are used in a wet and/or damp environment, the regulations of the
”Stone and Earth” Professional Association must be satisfied.
25.
Electrical safety and fire safety: We now also recommend the additional safety and fire safety for all
out tools, as set out in the new version of VDE 0100 which can be achieved by using low cost resid-
ual current-operated circuit-breakers or DI/PRCD switches.
