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Meaning of the symbols
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¾ For your safety
Before using your device for the first
time, read this instruction manual
carefully and observe the instructions.
Keep this instruction manual for later use or
subsequent owners.
Read all safety precautions and instructions. Failure
to observe safety precautions and instructions may
lead to electric shock, fire and/or severe injury.
Keep all information on safety precautions and
instructions for future use.
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The term "power tool" used in the safety instruc -
tions refers to mains-powered electrical tools
(with a mains cable) and power pack-powered
electrical tools (without a mains cable).
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Before using for the first time, you must read the
safety information!
Failure to observe the instruction manual and
the safety instructions can result in damage to
the device and danger for the operator and other
persons.
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All persons involved with the initial set-up, op -
eration and servicing of the device, must have
appropriate qualifications.
The making of unauthorised changes or
conversions is not permitted
Do not make any changes to the device or convert
it to make other machinery. Such changes can
result in personal injury and incorrect operation.
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Repairs to the device must only be performed
by trained persons who have been instructed to
do so. When doing so always use original spare
parts. This ensures that the safety of the device is
maintained.
Information symbols in this manual
The signs and symbols in this manual should help
you to use the manual and device quickly and
safely.
Note
Information to ensure the most effective and
practical use of the device.
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Step
Requires you to perform an action.
3
Action result
This is the result of a sequence of steps.
[1]Item number
Item numbers are indicated in the text by square
brackets [ ].
A
Illustration label
Illustrations are numbered with letters and identi-
fied in the text.
1
Step number
The defined sequence of steps is numbered and
identified in the text.
Danger levels of warning information
The following danger levels are used in this instruc -
tion manual to indicate potentially dangerous
situations:
DANGER!
A dangerous situation is highly likely and,
if the measures are not followed, will result
in severe injury and even death.
WARNING!
A dangerous situation may occur and, if
the measures are not followed, will result
in severe injury and even death.
CAUTION!
A dangerous situation may occur and, if
the measures are not followed, will result
in slight or minor injuries.
Attention!
A possibly harmful situation may occur which if not
avoided will result in property damage.
Safety information content
DANGER!
Type and source of the danger!
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Consequences of non-observation
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Measure for preventing the danger