Parkside PFMR 1400 B1, Operation Manual

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GB/IE/CY

Introduction / General safety advice for electrical power tools

Introduction

Note: 

If you wish to make an accurate assessment 

of the vibration loads experienced during a particular 
period of work, you should also take into account 
the intervening periods of time when the device is 
switched off or is running but is not actually in use. 
This can result in a much lower vibration load over 
the whole of the work period.

General safety advice for 

electrical power tools

Please read all 

safety information and instructions.

Failure to observe the safety information 

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

For future reference keep all the safety 
advice and instructions in a safe place.

The term “electrical tool” used in the safety advice 
refers to electrical tools powered by mains electric-
ity (by means of a mains lead) and electrical tools 
powered by rechargeable batteries (without a mains 
lead).

1.  Workplace safety

a)  

Keep your working area clean and 
well lit. 

Untidy or poorly lit working areas 

can lead to accidents.

b)  

Do not work with the device in poten-
tially explosive environments, which 
contain inflammable liquids, gases or 
dusts.

 Electrical power tools create sparks, 

which can ignite dusts or fumes.

c)  

Keep children and other people away 
while you are operating the electrical 
tool.

 Distractions can cause you to lose control 

of the device.

2.  Electrical safety

a)  

The mains plug on the device must match 
the mains socket. The plug must not be 

modified in any way. Do not use an 
adapter plug with devices fitted with 
a protective earth. 

Unmodified plugs and 

matching sockets reduce the risk of electric shock.

b) 

 Avoid touching grounded surfaces 
such as pipes, radiators, ovens, and 
refrigerators. 

There is an increased risk of 

electric shock if your body is earthed.

c)  

Keep the device away from rain or 
moisture.

The penetration of water into the elec-

trical device increases the risk of an electric shock.

d)  

Do not use the mains lead for any pur-
pose for which it was not intended, e.g. 
to carry the device, to hang up the de-
vice or to pull the mains plug out of the 
mains socket. Keep the mains lead away 
from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving 
parts of the device. 

Damaged or tangled 

cables increase the risk of an electric shock.

e)  

If you are working outdoors with an 
electrical power tool, always use ex-
tension cords that are approved for 
outdoor use.

The use of an extension cable 

suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of 
electric shock.

f)  

Use a residual current device (RCD) for 
protection if the operation of the elec-
trical power tool in a moist environment 
cannot be avoided. 

The use of an RCD re-

duces the risk of electric shock.

3.  Personal safety

a)  

Remain alert at all times, watch what 
you are doing and always proceed 
with caution. Do not use the device if 
you are tired or under the influence of 
drugs, alcohol or medication.

One moment 

of carelessness when using the device can lead 
to serious injury.

b)  

Wear personal protective equipment 
and always wear safety glasses. 

The 

wearing of personal protective equipment such 
as dust masks, non-slip safety shoes, safety hel-
mets or ear protectors, appropriate to the type 
of electrical power tool used and work under-
taken, reduces the risk of injury.