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General instructions for electric
tools
Warning
Read all safety instructions and manuals. Failure to
follow the safety instructions and manuals may result
in electric shock, fire and/or serious injuries.
Save all warnings and instructions for future ref-
erence.
The term „electric tools“ used in the safety instruc-
tions refers to electricity-powered tools (including
electric cable) and battery-powered tools (without
electric cable).
1) Safety in the place of work
a) Keep the place of your work clean and well lit.
Mess or an unlit workplace may lead to injuries.
b)
Do not work with electric tools in conditions with
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Electric tools
produce sparks able to ignite dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and other persons outside the place
where the electric tools are used. When not con-
centrated, you may lose control over the machine.
2) Electrical safety
a) The plug of an electric tool must strictly corre-
spond to the socket. The plug must not be altered
in any case. Do not use any adapters together with
earthed electric tools. Unaltered plugs and appro-
priate sockets reduce the risk of electric shock.
b) Prevent contact of your body with earthed sur-
faces, such as tubes, heating, cookers and fridges.
There is an increased risk of electric shock if your
body is earthed.
c) Do not expose electric tools to rain and moisture.
Water entered in electric tools increases the risk of
electric shock.
d) Do not use the cable in conflict with its designa-
tion, to carry or hang electric tools or to pull the
plug out of socket. Protect the cable against high
temperatures, oil, sharp edges or moving parts
of the machine. Damaged or entangled cables
increase the risk of electric shock.
e) When working with electric tools outdoors, use
extension cables suitable for outdoor use. Using an
extension cable suitable for outdoor use reduces
the risk of electric shock.
f) If operating electric tools in wet conditions cannot
be avoided, use a safety switch against stray
current. Using a safety switch against stray current
reduces the risk of electric shock.
3) Safety of persons
a) Be careful, pay attention to what you are doing and
use common sense when working with electric
tools. Do not use electric tools when you are tired
or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or phar-
maceuticals. A moment if inattention when using
electric tools may lead to serious injuries.
b) Use personal protective equipment and protective
glasses at all times. Using personal protective
equipment, such as the respirator, non-slip shoes,
protective helmet or ear protectors, depending on
the type and use of electric tools, reduces the risk
of injuries.
c) Prevent the machine from unintentional starting.
Before plugging and/or connecting the machine
to battery, handling or carrying, make sure the
electric tools are switched off. Having a finger on
the switch when carrying the electric tool or when
the machine is on when plugging it may lead to
injuries.
d) Before starting any electric tool, remove any
adjusting wrenches and screwdrivers. A tool or a
wrench present in the rotating part of the machine
may lead to injuries.
e) Avoid any abnormal body posture. Provide good
stability and keep balance at all times. By this,
electric tools are better controlled in unexpected
situations.
f) Wear appropriate clothing. Do not wear loose
clothing and jewels. Keep hair, clothing and gloves
out of rotating parts. Loose clothing, jewels and
long hair may get caught by moving parts.
g) If dust exhausters and catchers are to be installed,
make sure they are fitted and used properly. Using
a dust exhauster may reduce the exposure to dust.
4) Use and treatment of electric tools
a) Do not overload the machine. Use appropriate
electric tools for your work. Working with appro-
priate electric tools is better and safer when within
the specified power range.
b) Do not use electric tools with a defective switch.
An electric tool that cannot be switched on or off is
dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Unplug the machine and/or remove the battery
before any machine adjustment, replacement of
accessory equipment and storing the machine.
This safety measure prevents unintentional star-
ting of the electric tool.
d) Keep any electric tool that is not being used out of
reach of children. The machine must not be used
by persons not familiarised with its use and not
having read these Instructions. Electric tools are
dangerous if used by inexperienced persons.
e) Treat electric tools carefully. Check whether the
moving parts work perfectly and do not drag,
whether not broken or damaged to such an extent
that functioning of electric tools could be affected.
Have any damaged parts repaired before using the
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