Narex EPR 35-24 A, Original Operating Manual

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General Power Tool Safety Warnings
WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result
in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference!
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated
(corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
1) Work area safety
a)
Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered or dark areas invite
accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as
in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust.
Power tools
create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power
tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
2) Electrical safety
a)
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. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets
will reduce risk of electric shock.
b)
Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as
pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased
risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
c)
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water en-
tering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling
or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil,
sharp edges or moving parts.
Damaged or entangled cords in-
crease the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord
suitable for outdoor use.
Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use
reduces the risk of electric shock.
f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use
a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD
reduces the risk of electric shock.
3) Personal safety
a)
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense
when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while
you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medi-
cation.
A moment of inattention while operating power tools may
result in serious personal injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protec-
tion.
Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety
shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate condi-
tions will reduce personal injuries.
c)
Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-
position before connecting to power source and/or battery
pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with
your finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the
switch on invites accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power
tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the
power tool may result in personal injury.
e)
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situa-
tions.
f)
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep
your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose
clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction
and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and prop-
erly used.
Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
4) Power tool use and care
a)
Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your
application.
The correct power tool will do the job better and safer
at the rate for which it was designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and
off.
Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
c)
Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery
pack from the power tool before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing power tools.
Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool acciden-
tally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not
allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instruc-
tions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the
hands of untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that
may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the
power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained power tools.
f)
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained cutting
tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier
to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance
with these instructions, taking into account the working condi-
tions and the work to be performed.
Use of the power tool for
operations different from those intended could result in a hazard-
ous situation.
5) Service
a)
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person us-
ing only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the
safety of the power tool is maintained.
Safety instructions for chainsaws
–
Keep all parts of your body clear of the chain while the saw
is running. Before starting the saw, make sure that the chain
does not touch any objects. When working with a chainsaw, even
a short moment of inattentiveness may result in clothes or parts of
the body being caught by the chain.
– Always hold the chainsaw with your right hand at the rear han-
dle and your left hand at the front handle. Holding the chainsaw
differently (left hand – rear handle / right hand – front handle)
during operation will increase the risk of injury and is not permit-
ted.
– Hold the electric equipment by its insulated handle surfaces, as
the chainsaw can come into contact with its own mains power
cable.
If the chainsaw comes into contact with a live cable, it
can energise metal parts of the equipment and cause an electric
shock.
–
Wear eye and hearing protection. Other personal protection
equipment for the head, hands, legs and feet is recommended.
Proper protective clothing and protection equipment reduce the
risk of injury caused by thrown-about wood chips and accidental
contact with the chain.
–
Do not operate the chainsaw on trees.
Operating a chainsaw
while situated on a tree involves a high risk of injury.
– Make sure to have a safe stand at any time, and only use the
chainsaw when standing on solid, safe and level ground.
A slip-
pery ground or instable surfaces as the steps of a ladder may lead
to loosing balance or the control over the chainsaw.
– When cutting a branch that is under tension take into account
that it will spring back.
When the tension of the wood fibres is
released the tensioned branch may hit the operator and/or the
chainsaw resulting in a loss of control.
– Apply particular caution when cutting brush and young trees.
The thin material may get caught in the chain and hit you or throw
you off balance.
– Carry the switched-off chainsaw using the front handle with
the chain pointing away from your body. A lways put on the
protection cover when transporting or storing the chainsaw.
The careful handling of the chainsaw reduces the risk of acciden-
tally touching the sharp cutting chain.
–
Follow the instructions for lubrication, chain tension and
changing accessories.
An improperly tensioned or lubricated
chain may either break or considerably increase the risk of a kick-
back.