Parkside PBSG 95 A1, Operator'S Manual

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7 GB/IE
General safety advice
Do not use electrical power tools in moist or
wet surroundings.
Ensure that your working area is well lit.
Do not use electrical power tools in areas
where there is risk of fire or explosion.
3.
Protect yourself from electric shock.
Avoid touching earthed objects such as pipes,
heating radiators, ovens or refrigerators with
parts of your body.
4.
Keep other people at a safe distance.
Do not allow other people, in particular children,
to touch the electrical power tool or the mains
lead. Keep them away from your working area.
5. Store currently unused electrical power
tools in a safe place.
When not being used electrical power tools
should be stored in dry conditions in a high or
enclosed place, out of reach of children.
6. Do not overload your electrical power
tool.
By keeping within the specified working range
of the tool you will work more safely and achieve
a better result.
7.
Use the right electrical power tool for
the task.
Do not use low-output devices for heavy tasks.
Do not use an electrical power tool for purposes
for which it was not intended. For example, do
not use a hand operated circular saw for trim-
ming tree branches or cutting logs.
8. Wear suitable clothing.
Do not wear loose-fitting clothing or jewellery.
They could become caught on moving parts.
We recommend that you wear anti-slip footwear
when working outdoors.
If you have long hair, wear a hair net.
9. Use personal protective equipment.
Wear protective glasses.
Wear ear protection.
Wear a dust mask if your work generates dust.
10.
Attaching the vacuum dust extraction
device.
Where there are connection points provided
for vacuum dust extraction please ensure that
the connections are made and used properly.
11.
Do not use the mains lead for purpos-
es for which it was not intended.
Do not use the mains lead to pull the plug out
of the mains socket. Protect the mains lead
from heat, oil and sharp edges.
12.
Securely support the workpiece.
Use clamps or a vice to grip the workpiece firmly.
This is much safer than holding it with your hand.
13.
Avoid placing your body in an
unnatural position.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
14.
Look after your tools carefully.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. This way
you will work more safely and achieve better
results.
Follow the advice on tool lubrication and con-
sumables replacement.
Check the condition of the mains lead on your
electrical power tool regularly and have any
damage repaired by a competent specialist.
Check the condition of extension leads regular-
ly and replace them if they are damaged.
Keep handles and hand grips clean, dry and
free of oil and grease.
15.
Pull the mains plug out of the mains
socket.
Do this if the electrical power tool is not being
used, before carrying out maintenance tasks
on the electrical power tool and whenever you
are changing inserted tools, e.g. saw blades,
drills or router bits.
16. Make sure that no spanners, keys etc.
are left attached.
Check before switching on that all spanners,
keys and setting tools have been removed.
17. Avoid unintentionally starting up the
device.
Check that the switch is set to OFF on the de-
vice when the mains plug is inserted into the
mains socket.
18. Using an extension lead for working
outdoors.
When working outside, always use an approved
and appropriately labelled extension lead.
19.
Remain alert.
Watch what you are doing. Proceed with cau-
tion. Do not use electrical power tools if you
cannot concentrate.
20.
Check the electrical power tool for
damage.
Introduction / General safety advice