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Important!
When using equipment, a few safety
precautions must be observed to avoid injuries
and damage. Please read the complete
operating manual with due care. Keep this
manual in a safe place, so that the information
is available at all times. If you give the
equipment to any other person, give them
these operating instructions as well. We accept
no liability for damage or accidents which arise
due to non-observance of these instructions
and safety information.
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ELECTRIC
TOOLS
Caution!
Read all safety regulations and instructions.
Any errors made in following the safety
regulations may result in an electric shock, fire
and/or serious injury.
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).
Workplace safety
Keep your work area clean and well
illuminated.
Untidy or unlit work areas can
result in accidents.
Do not operate the tool in an environment
where there is a risk of explosions and where
there are inflammable liquids, gases or dust.
Electric
tools produce sparks which could set
the dust or vapors alight.
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.
Electrical safety
The connector plug from the electric tool must
fit into the socket. The plug should never be
altered. Never use adapter plugs together
with earthed electric tools.
Unaltered plugs
and correct sockets reduce the risk of an
electric shock.
Avoid bodily contact with earthed surfaces
such as pipes, heating, ovens and fridges.
The
risk of electrical shock is increased if your body
is earthed.
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.
Do not use the cable to carry the electric tool,
to hang it up or to pool 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.
If you are working outdoors with an electric
tool, only use extension cables which are
designed specifically for this purpose.
Using
specially designed outdoor extension cables,
the risk of electric shock is reduced.
If operation of the tool in a damp environment
cannot be avoided, use an earth-leakage
circuit-breaker.
The earth leakage circuit-
breaker reduces the risk of electric shock.
Safety of persons
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 influence of drugs,
alcohol or medication.
A moment of
inattention when using the electric tool can
result in serious injuries.
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.
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 finger is on the