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Instruction manual
EN
Following these simple instructions will also maintain your tool
in good working order.
The tool must be assembled correctly before use.
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Only use the tool for its designed purposes.
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On the tool, there may be also decals and further indications
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about the safety equipment to use that must be considered.
The prevention of accidents is dependent upon the awareness,
common sense and proper training of everyone involved in the
operation, transport, maintenance and storage of the tool.
Never leave the tool unattended.
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Never allow children to use the tool. Children should be
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supervised to ensure that they do not play with the tool.
Keep children and pets away. All onlookers should be kept
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at a safe distance away from the tool when it is in use.
The user is responsible for third parties while working with
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the tool.
People who aren’t acquainted with the operating
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instructions, children, juveniles who have not yet reached the
minimum age for using this tool and people under the influence
of alcohol, drugs or medication are not allowed to use the tool.
Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
WARNING
The consumption of alcohol, medication and drugs, plus
states of illness, fever and fatigue will affect your ability to
react. Do not use this tool in any of these situations.
Make sure that all the protective devices (if present) are
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fitted and are in good condition.
Never operate the tool with defective safety devices or
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guards (if present), or without safety devices in place.
Inspect the entire tool to look for loose parts (e.g. nuts, bolts,
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screws, etc.) and for any damage. Check at frequent intervals if
screws and bolts (if present) are properly tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition. Repair or replace them,
if necessary, before using the tool. Serious injury to the operator
and to the bystanders could result if there’s any damage to the
tool.
While using the tool, dress properly. Do not wear loose
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clothing or jewellery that could become caught by the tool.
Wear suitable working clothes. It is recommended that legs and
feet are covered, to protect them from eventual flying debris.
Do not work barefoot or wearing open sandals. Long air should
be tided back.
Keep handles and grips dry, clean and free from oil and
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grease.
Use proper protective equipment. Use safety glasses
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and safety gloves. Also use a dust mask during pulverulent
operations or if exhaust gases are present. When necessary, use
also non-slipping boots or shoes, hardhat and earplugs. If the
noise level exceeds 85 dB(A), ear protection is obligatory.
WARNING
Use personal protective equipment! Safety devices and
personal protective equipment protect your own health and
the health of others and ensure a trouble-free operation of
the tool.
Do not start to use the tool if it is in an inverted position or it
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is not in the right working order.
Ensure that you have a good stand, while you operate with
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the tool. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite injuries. Before
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use, all foreign bodies must be removed from the working area,
also pay attention to foreign objects during the operation.
Do not force the tool.
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Only work in daylight or sufficiently good artificial light.
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Never operate the tool without good visibility.
Be careful not to drop the tool or hit it against obstacles.
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ATTENTION
Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Distraction can cause
you to lose control. Use common sense.
Electrical safety rules
ATTENTION
When using electrical tools, the following safety instructions
should be observed to prevent the risk of electric shock,
personal injury and fire. Read and observe these instructions
carefully before using the tool.
It is recommended for increased electrical safety to use
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a Residual Current Device (RCD) with a tripping current of not
more than 30 mA. Always check your RCD every time you use it.
Consult a reliable electrician.
WARNING
The use of an RCD or other circuit breaker unit does not
release the operator from the safety instructions and safe
working practices given in this manual.
The main voltage must correspond to the one marked
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on the labels and on this manual. Do not use other sources of
power.
Before inserting the plug in the main socket, make sure that
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the socket ratings are correct and correspond to those indicated
on the rating label on the appliance.
Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes,
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radiators, ranges and refrigerators. This increases risk of electric
shock if your body is grounded.
CAUTION
Touching electrified parts may cause death by electric shock
or burn.
Never move the appliance by pulling at the cables.
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Do not abuse the cord. Keep it away from heat, oil, sharp
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edges or moving parts.
Always guide the connection line safely.
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Do not use power tools near flammable liquids or gases.
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Always disconnect the appliance from the mains supply
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before transporting it to other places.
CAUTION
The appliance should always be switched off at the mains