Fieldmann 50005070, Manual

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EN 8
FDMB 200170-A
General safety instructions
2. GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please read, remember and keep these safety instructions for future reference
WARNING:
When using electric machines and power tools, always comply with the following safety
instructions to protect against an electric shock, personal injury or the risk of fire. Within the meaning of
these instructions, the expression “power tool” means both power tools powered from the mains (power
cable) and power tools powered from batteries (no power cable).
Keep all warnings and instructions for future use.
1. Working Environment
a) Keep the working area clean and well-illuminated. Mess and dark spaces in the working area are the most
common cause for injuries. Please store the tools properly when not in use.
b) Do not use the power tool in the environment with the risk of fire or explosion, i.e. in areas where flammable
liquids, gases or dust are present. Sparks are formed on the commutator of the power tool and may cause
ignition of dust or vapours.
c) When using power tools, prevent access of unauthorized persons, in particular children, to the workspace! If
distracted, you can lose control of activities performed. Never leave power tools unattended. Prevent access
of pets/animals to the equipment.
2. Electrical Safety
a) The power cable plug of the power tool must match the wall socket. Never alter the plug in any way.
Never use two-way adaptors or any other adaptors with the tools having a protective pin in the power cable
plug. Undamaged plugs and matching sockets reduce the risk of electric shock.
Damaged and tangled power cables increase the risk of electric shock. Should the power cable be
damaged, it must be replaced by a new power cable that may be acquired in our authorized service centre
or from the importer.
b) Avoid body contact with grounded objects, i.e. piping, central heating radiators, cookers and refrigerators.
Risk of electric shock is increased when your body touches the ground.
c) Do not expose the power tool to rain, humidity or other wet conditions. Never touch the power tool with wet
hands. Never wash the power tool under running water. Never immerse it in water.
d) Do not use the power cable for any purpose other than for which it is intended. Never carry or pull the power
tool by its power cable.
Do not pull the plug from the socket by cable pulling. Prevent mechanical damages to the electric cables by
sharp or hot objects.
e) The power tool has been manufactured for powering by the alternating current. Always check the
compliance of the voltage with the rated voltage stated on the nameplate.
f) Never use the power tool with a damaged cable or plug, or which fell to the ground and is damaged in any
way.
g) Should you use an extension cable, always check the compliance of its technical parameters with
specifications stated on the nameplate. If the power tool is used outdoors, use an extension cable suitable
for outdoor use. When using extension drums, these must be unwound to prevent cable overheating.
h) Should the power tool be used in damp areas or outdoors, it may be used only if connected to an electric
circuit with a circuit breaker ≤30 mA. Use of electric circuits with an RCD device reduces the risk of electric
shock.