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V60T/July 2020/V1.1
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Safety
2.1
General safety instructions
Do not use this power tool before you have thoroughly read and completely understood this
Instruction Manual and the “General Safety Instructions”, including the figures, specifications, safety
regulations and the signs indicating DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION.
WARNING:
When using electrical tools basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce
the risk of fire, electrical shock and personal injury including following.
Please also observe the relevant national industrial safety regulations. Non-observance of the safety
instructions in the said documentation can lead to an electric shock, burns and/or severe injuries.
This
Operator’s Manual including
the “General Safety Instructions” should be kept for later use and
enclosed with the power tool, should it be passed on or sold.
2.1.1
Work Area
1.
Keep your work area clean and well lit.
2.
Do not operate magnetic drilling machine in explosive atmospheres, such as in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust.
3.
Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a magnetic drilling
machine.
2.1.2
Electrical Safety
1.
Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not
use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.
2.
Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators.
3.
Do not expose magnetic drilling machines to rain or wet conditions.
4.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the magnetic drilling machine or
pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving
parts. Replace damaged cords immediately.
5.
When operating a magnetic drilling machine, use an extension cord suitable for
outdoor use.
6.
If operating a magnetic drilling machine in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual
current device (RCD) protected supply.