Electric Snow Shovel Operator’s Manual
10
General Safety Information for Power Tools
Warning! Read all safety-related information
and safety instructions!
Failure to observe the
safety information and instructions may result in
electric shock, burns and/or severe injury.
Keep the safety information and instructions for
future reference.
The term ‘power tool’ as used in the safety information
and instructions includes both mains-operated tools
(with power cord) and battery-operated tools (without
power cord).
1) Working Area
a) Keep your working area clean and tidy.
Untidy
and poorly lit working areas may lead to accidents.
b) Do not operate the tool in potentially explosive
environments containing combustible fluids,
gases or dusts.
Power tools generate sparks that
may ignite dusts or fumes.
c) Keep children and other persons away when
you are operating the power tool.
Distractions
may result in the operator losing control over the
tool.
2) Electrical Safety
a)
The plug of the power tool must fit into the
socket. The plug must not be modified in any
way. Do not use adapter plugs/connectors in
combination with tools with protective earthing.
Unmodified plugs and fitting sockets reduce the risk
of electric shock.
b) Avoid physical contact with earthed surfaces as
pipes, heaters, ovens and refrigerators.
There
is an increased risk of electric shock if your body
is earthed.
c) Keep the tool out of the rain.
Water running into
a power tool increases the risk of electric shock.
d) Do not use the cable to carry or hang up the
tool or to pull the plug out of the socket. Keep
the cable away from heat, oil and sharp edges
or moving parts of the tool.
Damaged or tangled
cables increase the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, only use
extension cables that are approved for outdoor-
use.
The use of an extension cable that is suitable
for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
f) If the operation of a power tool in a moist envi-
ronment cannot be avoided it is essential to use
a residual current device (RCD).
The use of an
RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.
3) Personal Safety
a) Always pay attention to what you do and apply
reasonable care when working with a power
tool. Do not use the tool when you are tired or un-
der the influence of medication, drugs or alcohol.
When working with power tools even a short mo-
ment of inattentiveness may result in severe injury.
b) Wear personal protection equipment and al-
ways wear eye protection (safety goggles).
Wearing personal protection equipment as a dust
mask, nonslip safety shoes, safety helmet or ear
protectors (depending on the type and use of the
tool) reduces the risk of injury.
c) Avoid unintentional operation. Make sure that
the switch is in ‘OFF’ position before pulling
the plug from the socket.
When carrying the tool
with your finger on the on/off switch or connecting
the tool to the electric supply with the switch in ‘ON’
position, this may result in accidents.
d) Remove adjustment tools or wrenches and the
like before you switch the tool on.
A wrench or
another tool that is inside or on a turning part of the
tool may cause injury.
e) Do not overestimate your abilities. Take care
of a safe footing and keep your balance at all
times.
This will allow you to better control the tool
in unexpected situations.
f) Wear suitable clothes. Do not wear wide cloth-
ing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothes and
gloves clear of all moving parts.
Loose clothing,
jewelry or long hair may get caught in moving parts.
g) If dust extraction/collection devices are pro-
vided make sure that they are connected and
used properly.
The use of these devices reduces
hazards caused by dust.
4) Careful Handling and Use of Power Tools
a) Do not overtax the power tool. Use the power
tool intended for your type of work in each
case.
The use of the suitable power tool within the
stated range of performance makes working more
effective and safer.
b) Do not use a power tool with a damaged switch.
A power tool that cannot be switched on or off any
more is dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Pull the plug out of the socket before you adjust
a tool, change accessories or put the tool aside.
This precaution avoids the unintentional start of
the tool.
d) Store power tools out of the reach of children.
Do not allow persons to use the tool if they are
not familiar with the tool or these instructions.
Power tools are dangerous if used by inexperi-
enced persons.
e) Thoroughly maintain your power tool. Check
whether moving parts are working properly
and are not jamming/sticking, and whether
parts are broken or otherwise damaged in a
way that affects the function of the tool. Have
damaged parts repaired before using the tool.
Many accidents are the result of poorly maintained
power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Thoroughly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
