General Safety Instructions
Rieber GmbH & Co. KG
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General Safety Instructions
This section covers residual risks and hazards associated with the intended use of the appliance. We have
provided a list of all generally valid safety instructions which must be followed.
In the following section, safety information relating to a particular operation or situation is placed before the
appropriate operation step or description of the situation.
The information provided here such as ‘Basic rules of conduct’, ‘Operator's obligations’ etc. only refers to the
legally required observance of requirements such as the Workplaces Ordinance (ArbStättV) according to
German law.
3.1
General behaviour
This appliance meets the current state of the art and complies with all acknowledged technical safety-
related regulations. Nevertheless hazards may still arise.
Only use this appliance when it is in fault-free condition and according to the instructions in this
user guide.
During all phases of the product's life please ensure that the product is safely integrated into its
environment.
Refrain from rearranging or changing the device.
3.2
On use of electrical appliances
Safety instructions according to EN 60745-1:
Work area
Keep your work area clean and tidy. A messy or unlit work area can cause accidents.
Electrical safety
The plug on the unit must fit in the socket. Do not modify the plug in any way. Never use
an adapter in combination with earthed appliances. Using an unmodified plug and a
suitable socket will reduce the risk of an electric shock.
Keep the device away from rain or moisture. Allowing water to get into an electric
appliance will increase the risk of electric shock.
Do not use the cable for anything other than the intended purpose to disconnect the plug
from the socket. Always remove whilst holding onto the plug. Keep the cable away from
heat, oil, sharp edges or the moving parts of other appliances. Using damaged or tangled
cables increases the risk of electric shock.
Potential risk of fire due to heat build-up. Unwind the cable from the cable drum to
prevent a possible heat build-up and/or cable fire. The coupling must have splash
protection, must be made of rubber or be rubber-coated.
Safety guidelines for persons
Be attentive and pay attention to what you are doing, act rationally when working with an
electrical appliance. Do not use the appliance when tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or medication.
Just one moment of inattention whilst using the appliance can result in serious injury.
Make sure the appliance cannot be switched on unintentionally. Double check that the
main switch is in the "OFF" position before inserting the plug in the socket. Connecting
the appliance to the power supply while it is switched on can cause an accident.
