Parkside PVKO 50 B2, Operating And Safety Instructions Manual

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The device may only be operated by persons who are aged 
16 and above. An exception to this is use by minors if the use 
takes place as part of occupational training in order to gain 
proficiency under the supervision of an instructor.

Please note that our equipment was not designed with the inten-
tion of use for commercial or industrial purposes. We assume 
no guarantee if the device is used in commercial or industrial 
applications, or for equivalent work.

6.  General power tool safety warnings

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 WARNING - Read all safety instructions, instruc-

tions, illustrations and technical data for this elec-
tric tool. 

Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in elec-
tric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future refer-
ence. 

The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-
operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) 
power tool.

Work area safety
a.  Keep your work area clean and well-lit. 

Cluttered 

or dark areas invite accidents.

b.  Do not operate electric tools in explosive at-

mospheres, such as in the presence of flam-
mable liquids, gases or dust.

Electric tools produce 

sparks that may ignite dust or vapours.

c.  Keep children and other people away while us-

ing the electric tool.

You may lose control of the power 

tool if distracted.

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.  If you work with an electric tool outdoors, only 

use extension cables that are also suitable for 
outdoor use.

 Using an extension cable suitable for out-

door use reduces the risk of an electric shock. Only use 
approved and appropriately identified extension cables 
for use outdoors. Only use cable reels in the unrolled state.

f.  If operating a power tool in a damp location 

is unavoidable, use a residual current circuit 
breaker with a trigger current of 30 mA or less 
to protect the power supply. 

Using a fault-current 

circuit breaker reduces the risk of an electric shock.

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 carelessness when using electrical tools 

can result in serious injuries.

b.  Use personal protective equipment. Always 

wear eye protection. 

Wearing personal protective 

equipment, such as dust masks, anti-slip safety shoes, safe-
ty helmet or hearing protection, depending on the type 
and use of the electric tool, reduces the risk of 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 carry-
ing the tool. 

Carrying electric tools with your finger on the 

switch or connecting electric tools to the power supply when 
they are already switched on invites accidents.

d.  Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turn-

ing 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 hair, clothing and gloves away 
from moving parts. 

Loose clothes, jewellery or long 

hair can be caught in moving parts.  When working out-
doors, rubber gloves and anti-slip footwear is recommend-
ed. Tie long hair back in a hair net.

g.  If dust extraction and collection devices can be 

mounted, make sure that they are connected 
and used properly.

 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.

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. 

These precautionary measures will prevent the elec-

tric tool from starting unintentionally.