Ikra ICPH 2040, Original Instructions Manual

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1)  Work area safety

a) 

Keep work area clean and well lit. 

Cluttered or dark 

areas invite accidents.

b) 

Do not operate power tools in explosive 

atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable 

liquids, gases or dust.

 Power tools create sparks 

which may ignite the dust or fumes.

c) 

Keep children and bystanders away while 

operating a power tool.

 Distractions can cause you 

to lose control.

2)  Electrical safety

a) 

Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never 

modify the plug in any way. Do not use any 

adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power 

tools. 

Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will 

reduce risk of electric shock.

b) 

Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded 

surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and 

refrigerators.

 There is an increased risk of electric 

shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

c) 

Do not expose power tools to rain or wet 

conditions. 

Water entering a power tool will 

increase the risk of electric shock.

d) 

Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for 

carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. 

Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or 

moving parts.

 Damaged or entangled cords increase 

the risk of electric shock.

e) 

When operating a power tool outdoors, use an 

extension cord suitable for outdoor use.

 Use of a 

cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of 

electric shock.

f) 

If operating a power tool in a damp location is 

unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) 

protected supply.

 Use of an RCD reduces the risk of 

electric shock.

3)  Personal safety

a) 

Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use 

common sense when operating a power tool. Do 

not use a power tool while you are tired or under 

the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. 

A 

moment of inattention while operating power tools 

may result in serious personal injury.

b) 

Use personal protective equipment. Always wear 

eye protection.

 Protective equipment such as dust 

mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing 

protection used for appropriate conditions will 

reduce personal injuries.

c) 

Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch 

is in the off-position before connecting to power 

source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying 

the tool.

 Carrying power tools with your finger on 

the switch or energising power tools that have the 

switch on invites accidents.

d) 

Remove any adjusting key or wrench before 

turning the power tool on.

 A wrench or a key left 

attached to a rotating part of the power tool may 

result in personal injury.

e) 

Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance 

at all times. 

This enables better control of the 

power tool in unexpected situations.

f) 

Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or 

jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away 

from moving parts. 

 Loose clothes, jewellery or long 

hair can be caught in moving parts.

g) 

If devices are provided for the connection of dust 

extraction and collection facilities, ensure these 

are connected and properly used. 

Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related 

hazards.

4)  Power tool use and care

a) 

Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power 

tool for your application.

 The correct power tool 

will do the job better and safer at the rate for which 

it was designed.

b) 

Do not use the power tool if the switch does not 

turn it on and off.

 Any power tool that cannot be 

controlled with the switch is dangerous and must 

be repaired.

c) 

Disconnect the plug from the power source and/

or the battery pack from the power tool before 

making any adjustments, changing accessories, 

or storing power tools. 

 Such preventive safety 

measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool 

accidentally.

d) 

Store idle power tools out of the reach of children 

and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the 

power tool or these instructions to operate the 

power tool. 

Power tools are dangerous in the hands 

of untrained users.

e) 

Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or 

binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and 

any other condition that may affect the power 

tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool 

repaired before use. 

 Many accidents are caused by 

poorly maintained power tools.

f) 

Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. 

Properly 

maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges 

are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

g) 

Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. 

in accordance with these instructions, taking into 

account the working conditions and the work to 

be performed.

 Use of the power tool for operations 

different from those intended could result in a 

hazardous situation.

h) 

Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean 

and free from oil and grease. 

Slippery handles and 

grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and 

control of the tool in unexpected situations.

5) 

Battery tool use and care 

a) 

Recharge only with the charger specified by the 

manufacturer.

 A charger that is suitable for one 

type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when 

used with another battery pack.

b) 

Use power tools only with specifically designated 

battery packs. 

Use of any other battery packs may 

create a risk of injury and fire.

c) 

When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from 

other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, 

nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can 

make a connection from one terminal to another. 

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