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must never be modified in anyway. Socket
adapters must not be used with power tools
that have a safety earth grounding connec-
tion.
Power plugs that are not damaged by modifi-
cations and that correspond to the power socket will
limit the danger of injury by electrical shock.
b)
The user‘s body must not come into contact
with grounded objects, such as pipes, central
heating radiators, stoves and refrigerators.
The risk of injury by electrical shock is greater when
your body is in contact with the ground.
c)
Power tools must never be exposed to rain, mois-
ture or wetness.
The entry of water into the power tool
increases the danger of injury by electrical shock.
d)
The flexible power cord must not be used for
any other purposes. Power tools must not be
carried or pulled by the power cord, nor may
the power plug be disconnected by pulling
on the power cord. The power cord must be
protected against heat, grease, sharp edges
or moving parts.
Damaged or tangled power cords
increase the danger of injury by electrical shock.
e)
If the power tool is used outdoors, an exten-
sion cord suitable for outdoor use must be
used.
Using extension cords designed for outdoor
use, limits the risk of injury by electrical shock.
f)
If the power tool is used in damp areas, it is
necessary to use a power supply protected
by a residual current device (RCD).
The use of
an RCD limits the danger of injury by electrical shock.
The term „residual current device (RCD)“ may be
substituted for by the term „ground fault circuit inter-
rupter (GFCI)“ or „earth leakage circuit breaker (ELCB)“.
3) SAFETY OF PEOPLE
a)
When using the power tool, the user must be
attentive and pay attention to what they are
currently doing and must concentrate and
use common sense. The power tool must not
be used when the user is tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
Momentary inattentiveness when using the power
tool may result in serious injury to persons.
b)
Use personal protective aids. Always wear
eye protection.
Use protective aids, such as a respi-
rator, safety footwear with anti-slip soles, hard head
cover or hearing protection appropriately to the work
conditions; they reduce the risk of injury to persons.
c)
It is essential to avoid accidentally starting the
power tool. It is necessary to check that the tri-
gger is in the Off position before plugging the
power plug into a power socket and/or when
connecting the battery pack, lifting or carry-
ing the power tool.
Carrying the power tool with
a finger on the trigger or connecting the power tool‘s
plug with the switch engaged may cause an accident.
d)
It is necessary to remove all adjustment
tools and spanners before turning on the
power tool.
An adjustment tool or spanner left
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may
result in injury to persons.
e)
The user may only work in locations that
they can reach safely. The user must always
maintain a stable stance and balance.
This
will provide better control over the power tool in
unforeseeable situations.
f)
Dress in an appropriate manner. Do not wear
loose clothing or jewellery. The user must
ensure that they have hair and clothing at
a sufficient distance from moving parts.
Loose clothing, jewellery and long hair may become
caught in the moving parts.
g)
If there is equipment available for the
extraction and collection of dust, it is nece-
ssary that such equipment is connected and
used correctly.
The use of such equipment may
limit the danger posed by the created dust.
h)
The user must not become complacent and
start ignoring the fundamentals of power
tool safety due to the routine arising from
frequent use of the power tool.
Careless activity
may cause serious injury within a fraction of a second.
4) OPERATING AND MAINTAINING
POWER TOOLS
a)
Power tools must not be overloaded. It
is necessary to use power tools that are
designed for the work being performed.
Appropriate power tools for a given task will do the
job better and with greater safety.
grinder must not be used for cutting and grin-
ding/sanding materials during which a significant
amount of dust is generated such as for example
grooving of masonry, cutting plasterboard,
bricks, tiles and ceramics
since this would result in
the motor burning up due to the clogging of the motor
vents with dust or to the short-circuiting of the trigger
due to the accumulated dust becoming damp inside the
trigger, or other types of motor damage caused by dust.
For this purpose, there are special masonry grooving
machines or tile cutters that have greater protection
against generated dust with a differently adapted
guard, which is additionally equipped with a socket for
attaching external dust extraction, which angle grinders
do not have in the standard design. The fact that it is
possible to clamp cutting discs intended, amongst other
things, for cutting or grooving masonry, does not nece-
ssarily mean that it is possible to cut materials with an
angle grinder when the angle grinder is not intended for
such cutting (see also described determining use con-
tained in user‘s manuals of professional angle grinders
of other brands on the market).
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WARNING
y
Extraction adapters intended for installation on angle
grinders with a disc diameter of 125 mm are supplied
to the market by several manufacturers. For the safe
use of the angle grinder with the extraction adapter it
is, however, necessary for the extraction adapter to be
properly installed and secured on to the angle grinder,
whilst the extraction adapter must enable the proper
and safe clamping of the disc on the spindle under the
condition that the disc must not be touching any part of
the guard. After installation of the extraction adapter on
the angle grinder and before starting it, first check that
the extraction adapter has been safely installed and that
the disc is safe for operation of the angle grinder.
INFORMATION ABOUT PROTECTION
AGAINST OVERLOADING AND FULL
BATTERY DISCHARGE
The battery is equipped with protection
against full discharge and overloading, which
damages it. This protection manifests its self
by the power tool coming to a sudden stop
even when the trigger switch is pressed, when the battery
has been discharged multiple times. When the trigger
switch is released and then pressed again, the power tool
will start again for a short time, but then it will stop ru-
nning again. This is not a fault, but rather serves as protec-
tion. For longer term operation or greater load (e.g. grin-
ding) it is necessary to use a battery with a higher capacity.
VII. General safety
instructions for power tools
•
WARNING!
It is necessary to read all the safety instructions,
the user‘s manual, images and regulations supp-
lied with this power tool.
Not adhering to any of the
following instructions may lead to injury by electrical shock,
a fire and/or a serious injury to persons.
All the instructions and the user‘s manual must be
kept for possible future reference.
The term „power tool“ in all hereafter provided warnings is defi-
ned as an tool powered from the power grid (via a power cord) or
a tool powered from a battery (without a power cord / cordless).
1) SAFETY IN THE WORK AREA
a)
The work area needs to be kept clean, tidy,
and well lit.
Untidiness and dark areas in the work
area are sources of accidents.
b)
The power tool must not be used in environ-
ments where there is an explosion hazard,
where there are flammable liquids, gases or
dust.
The power tool generates sparks which could
ignite dust or vapours.
c)
When using the power tool, it is necessary to
prevent children and other persons access.
If the user becomes distracted, they may lose control
over the activity being performed.
2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY
a)
The plug on the power cord must correspond
to the power socket outlet. The power plug
