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05/2020
TYPICAL RK70 CORDLESS ROUND KNIFE
01. PREFACE
01.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
General Safety Instructions
These instructions and any markings on equipment are inten-
ded to ensure a safe operation. Read them carefully.
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Equipment may only be used for its intended purpose and
with proper protective equipment. Relevant locale specific
safety regulations and technical data must be considered.
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Keep these instructions at hand.
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The cutter may only be operated by personnel that has
been instructed in its use and is familiar with these safety
instructions.
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Repair and maintenance-related tasks must be carried out
by trained professionals.
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Operate only in clean and well-lit areas.
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Do not operate in close proximity to flammable or explosive
materials or in explosive environments.
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Do not expose the cutter or accessories to fire or tempera-
tures over 50
º
C.
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Operators must keep a safe distance from other personnel
while operating the cutter.
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The cutter may not be operated under the influence of
alcohol, certain pharmaceuticals, when sleep deprived or
otherwise impaired.
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Keep the cutter dry. Do not operate it in damp environ-
ments.
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Make sure the device is turned off when not in use.
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Make sure the device is turned off before connecting it to a
power source.
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Keep your hands and loose clothing away from the knife.
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Do not operate the cutter with the knife facing towards you
or other persons.
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Wear safety goggles when operating the tool.
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Do not operate the cutter if the knife is stuck. Do not at-
tempt to remove objects stuck in the knife casing by hand.
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Do not operate cutters that have developed a fault. Only
fully functional cutters may be operated.
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Keep the cutter clean.
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Do not operate the cutter with a dull or damaged knife.
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Keep the handle dry and clean. Do not operate the cutter
with wet or greasy hands.
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Only use the power cord and charger supplied by the ma-
nufacturer.
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Only operate / charge the cutter with the specified rating.
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Do not operate cutters with damaged power cables or
battery packs.
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Do not keep the power cord under tension to prevent me-
chanical damage.
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Do not use the power cable or battery pack for other equip-
ment.
Maintenance Safety Instructions
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Mainetenance and adjustment may only be done
by qualified personnel.
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Disconnect the cutter from its power source (electrical
outlet or battery pack) before performing any maintenance
work or making adjustments to the tool.
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Store unused tools safely.
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Regularly check the cutter for damage and wear.
Storage Safety Instructions
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Store unused cutters in a dry and clean environment.
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Do not store in excessively hot spaces.
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Ideally store the cutter and knife separately.
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Store blades so they do not grind against each other or
other objects that may dull their edge.
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Keep battery pack contacts away from metal objects.
Battery Pack Safety Instructions
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Before using the battery pack, read all
instructions carefully.
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Use only the supplied battery charger to charge packs.
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Do not operate the cutter with a damaged battery pack.
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Do not disassemble the battery pack or make changes to it.
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Do not attempt do repair damaged battery packs. Damaged
battery packst must be put out of commission in
accordance with applicable standards and laws.
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Battery packs with a significantly decreased capacity must
be put out of commission.
