ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ELECTRIC TOOLS
DANGER!
Read all safety regulations and instructions.
Any errors made in following the safety regulations and instructions may result in an electric shock, fi re and/or serious injury.
Keep all safety regulations and instructions in a safe place for future use
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The term “electric tool” used in the safety instructions refers to electric tools operated from the mains power supply (with a power cable) and to battery operated electric tools
(without a power cable).
1. Workplace safety
a)
Keep your work area clean and well illuminated. Untidy or unlit work areas can
result in accidents.
b)
Do not operate the electric tool in an environment where there is a risk of
explosions and where there are infl ammable liquids, gases or dust. Electric tools
produce sparks which could set the dust or vapours alight.
c)
Keep the electric tool out of the reach of children and other persons. If there is a
distraction, you may lose control of the appliance.
2. Electrical safety
a)
The connector plug from this electric tool must fi t into the socket. The plug should
never be altered in any way. Never use adapter plugs together with earthed electric
tools. Unaltered plugs and correct sockets reduce the risk of an electric shock.
b)
Avoid bodily contact with earthed surfaces such as pipes, heating, ovens and
fridges. The risk of electric shock is increased if your body is earthed.
c)
Keep the tool out of the rain and away from moisture. The ingress of water into an
electric tool increases the risk of an electric shock.
d)
Do not use the cable to carry the electric tool, to hang it up or to pull it out of the
socket. Keep the cable away from heat, oil, sharp edges and moving parts of the
appliance. Damaged or entangled cables increase the risk of an electric shock.
e)
If you are working outdoors with an electric tool, only use extension cables which
are designed specifi cally for this purpose. Using specially designed outdoor
extension cables, the risk of electric shock is reduced.
f)
If operation of the electric tool in a damp environment can not be avoided, use a
earth-leakage circuit-breaker. The earthleakage circuit-breaker reduces the risk of
an electric shock.
3. Safety of persons
a)
Be careful, watch what you are doing and use an electric tool sensibly. Do not use
the tool if you are tired or under the infl uence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A
moment of inattention when using the electric tool can result in serious injuries.
b)
Wear personal protection equipment and always wear safety goggles. Wearing
personal protection (such as dust masks, non-slip safety shoes, safety helmet or
ear protection, depending upon the type and use of the electric tool) reduces the
risk of injury.
c)
Make sure that the appliance cannot start up accidentally. Ensure that the electric
tool is switched off before you connect it to the power supply and/or insert the
battery, or pick up or carry the tool. If your fi nger is on the switch whilst carrying
the electric tool or if you connect the appliance to the mains when it is switched
on, this can lead to accidents.
d)
Remove keys and wrenches before switching on the electric tool. A tool or key
which comes into contact with rotating parts of the appliance can lead to injuries.
e)
Avoid abnormal working postures. Make sure you stand squarely and keep
your balance at all times. In this way, you can control the electric tool better in
unexpected circumstances.
f)
Wear suitable work clothes. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep hair,
clothes and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothing, jewellery or long hair
can get trapped in moving parts.
g)
If vacuuming devices and draining devices can be fi tted, make sure that these
are correctly attached and correctly used. The use of a dust extraction system
can reduce the danger posed by dust
4. Usage and treatment of electrical tool
a)
Do not overload the appliance. Use the correct tool for your work. You will be
able to work better and more safely within the given performance boundaries.
b)
Do not use an electric tool with a defective switch. An electric tool that cannot be
switched on or off is dangerous and must be repaired.
c)
Pull the plug out of the socket and/or remove the battery before making any
adjustments to the appliance, changing accessories or put the appliance down.
This safety measure prevents starting the electric tool unintentionally.
d)
Keep unused electric tools out of the reach of children. Do not allow people who
are not familiar with the appliance or who have not read these instructions to use
the appliance. Electric tools are dangerous if they are used by inexperienced
people.
e)
Clean your electric tool carefully. Check whether moving parts are functioning
properly and not jamming, whether parts are broken or damaged enough that the
functioning of this electric tool is aff ected. Have damaged parts repaired before
using the appliance. Many accidents are caused by badly maintained electric
tools.
f)
Keep your cutting tools sharp and clean. Carefully maintained cutting tools with
sharp cutting edges will jam less and are easier to control.
g)
Make sure to use electric tools, accessories, attachments, etc. in accordance
with these instructions. Take the conditions in your work area and the job in hand
into account. Using electric tools for any purpose other than the one for which
they are intended can lead to dangerous situations.
5. Using and handling the cordless tool
a)
Only charge the batteries in chargers that are recommended by the
manufacturer. A charger that is designed for a certain type of battery may pose a
fi re risk if it is used with other types of battery.
b)
Use only the correct batteries in the electric tools. The use of other batteries may
result in injuries and a fi re risk.
c)
Keep unused batteries away from paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws and
other metallic objects that could cause a short circuit between the contacts. A
short circuit between the battery contacts may cause burns or a fi re.
d)
In case of incorrect use, fl uid may escape from the battery. Avoid contact with
it. If you touch it by accident, rinse the aff ected area with water. If you get the
fluid in your eyes, also seek medical advice. Leaking battery fl uid can cause skin
irritation or burns.
6. Service
a)
Have your electric tool repaired only by trained personnel using only genuine
spare parts. This will ensure that your electric tool remains safe to use.
We pay a great deal of attention to the design of every battery pack to ensure that we supply you with batteries which feature maximum power density, durability and safety.
The battery cells have a wide range of safety devices. Each individual cell is initially formatted and its electrical characteristic curves are recorded. These data are then used
exclusively to be able to assemble the best possible battery packs. Despite all the safety precautions, caution must always be exercised when handling batteries. The following
points must be obeyed at all times to ensure safe use.
Safe use can only be guaranteed if undamaged cells are used. Incorrect handling can cause cell damage.
Important:
Analyses confi rm that incorrect use and poor care are the main causes of the damage caused by high performance batteries.
