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General safety precautions
(Please read and keep these instructions)
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Keep your place of work clean and tidy. Disorder where you are working creates
a potential risk of accidents.
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2
Make allowance for influence from the surroundings. Don’t expose your electric
tools/machines to rain. Don’t use electric tools/machines in damp or wet surround-
ings. Make sure the work area is well lit. Don’t use electric tools/ machines near
inflammable liquids or gases.
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3
Always protect yourself against electric shock. Never touch grounding (earthing)
parts e.g. pipes, radiators, cookers, ovens, refrigerators.
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4
Keep children away. Don’t let other persons touch the electric tool/machine or
supply cord. Keep them away from your work area.
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5
Keep your electric tool/machine in a safe place. Electric tools/machines not in
use should be kept in a dry locked-up place out of the reach of children.
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Don’t overload your electric tools / machines. You will do your work better and
safer in the specified performance / rating range.
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7
Do not use the electric tool for purposes for which it is not intended (e. g. by
fitting drill bits or similar, fitting saw blades for woodworking, etc.).
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Wear suitable clothing. Don’t wear loose clothing or jewellery – they could be
caught up in moving parts. When working outside, the use of rubber gloves and
non-slip shoes is recommended. Wear a helmet or cap if you have long hair.
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Always wear protective goggles. If work causes dust, wear a mask as well.
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Connect dust extraction equipment. If devices are provided for the connection of
dust extraction and collection facilities ensure these are connected and properly
used.
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Don’t use the supply cord for any other purpose. Don’t carry the electric tool/
machine by the supply cord and don’t pull the plug out of the socket/receptacle by
pulling the supply cord. Protect the cable from heat, oil and sharp edges.
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Secure the workpiece. Use a clamping device or vice to hold the workpiece. It is
secured more reliably in this way than in your hand and you can then hold and
operate your electric tool/machine with both hands.
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Don’t bend over too far when working. Avoid an unusual stance. Make sure that
you are standing firmly and keep your balance at all times.
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Take good care of your electric tools/machines. Keep the drill bits, insert tools
etc. sharp and clean so that you can do your work better, safer and more reliably.
Observe the cleaning and maintenance regulations and the instructions for chang-
ing drill bits, insert tools etc. Check the supply cord regularly and have it renewed
by a recognized specialist if it is damaged. Check the extension supply cord regular-
ly and, if it is damaged, replace it. Keep grips and side handles dry and free from oil
or grease.
Caution
The following fundamental safety precautions must always be observed when
using electric tools/machines as protection against electric shock, the risk of injury
and fire hazards. Please read and take note of these precautions before you use
the tool/machine. Keep these safety precautions in a safe place!
Printed: 07.07.2013 | Doc-Nr: PUB / 5069468 / 000 / 00
