Parkside GBK130 Series, Operating And Safety Instructions Manual

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6.  Safety instructions

General power tool safety warnings

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 WARNING!  Read all safety warnings, instruc-

tions, illustrations and specifications provided with 
this power tool. 

Failure to follow all instructions listed below 

may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future refer-
ence.

The term “electric tool” in the safety instructions refers to mains-
operated (with mains cable) electric tools or rechargeable 
(cordless) electric tools.

1.  Work area safety

a)  Keep your work area clean and well-lit. 

Cluttered 

or dark areas invite accidents. 

b)  Do not operate power tools in explosive atmos-

pheres, 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 op-

erating 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 surfaces, such 

as pipes, heaters, ovens 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 condi-

tions. 

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.

  Using a fault-current circuit 

breaker reduces the risk of an 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 medica-
tion.

 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 

a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing 
protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce per-
sonal 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 and clothing 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.

h)  Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use 

of tools allow you to become complacent and 
ignore tool safety principles.

 A careless action can 

cause severe injury within a fraction of a second. 

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 con-

trolled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. 

c)  Disconnect the plug from the power source 

and/or remove the battery pack, if detachable, 
from the power tool before making any adjust-
ments, 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 chil-

dren and do not allow persons unfamiliar with 
the power tool or these instructions to oper-
ate the power tool.

 Power tools are dangerous in the 

hands of untrained users. 

e)  Maintain power tools and accessories.  Check 

for misalignment or binding of moving parts, 
breakage of parts and any other condition that 
may affect the power tool’s operation. If dam-
aged, have the power tool repaired before 
use.

  Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained 

power tools. 

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