Titan Focus 500, Operating Manual

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Focus 500

GB

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SAFETY REGULATIONS

All local safety regulations in force must be observed.

Read the operating instructions carefully and follow the in-

structions laid down in them in order to avoid risks.   

1. Safety at the workplace

a) Keep your workplace clean and well lit.

Disorder or unlit workplaces may result in accidents.

b) Never use the tool in hazardous areas that contain

flammable liquids, gases or dusts. 

Power tools 

generate sparks that can ignite the dust or vapors.

c) Keep children and other persons away when using

the power tool. 

You can lose control of the tool if you are 

distracted.

2. Electrical Safety

a) The tool plug must fit into the socket. The plug may

not be modified in any form. Do not use adaptor

plugs together with protective-earthed tools.

Unmodified plugs and suitable sockets reduce the risk of 

an electric shock.

b) Avoid physical contact with earthed surfaces such

as pipes, heating elements, stoves and refrigerators.

The risk through electric shock increases if your body is 

earthed.

c) Keep the equipment away from rain and moisture.

The risk of an electric shock increases if water penetrates 

electrical equipment.

d) Do not misuse the mains lead by carrying the tool

by the lead, hanging it from the lead or by pulling

on the lead to remove the plug. Keep the lead away

from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving tool parts.

Damaged or twisted leads increase the risk of an electric 

shock.

e) If you work outdoors with a power tool, only use

extension cables suitable for outdoor use. 

The use of 

an extension lead that is suitable for outdoors reduces the 

risk of an electric shock.

f) ) If you cannot avoid using the tool in a damp

environment, use a residual current operated

circuit-breaker. 

Using a residual current operated circuit-

breaker avoids the risk of electric shock.

3. Safety of Persons

a) Be attentive. Pay attention to what you are doing

and work sensibly with a power tool. Do not use the

tool if you are tired or under the influence of drugs,

alcohol or medication. 

Just a moment of inattentiveness 

while using the tool can lead to serious injuries.

b) Wear personal safety equipment and always wear

safety goggles. 

Wearing personal protective equipment, 

such as dust mask, non-slip safety shoes, safety helmet 

or ear protection, depending on the type of power tools, 

reduces the risk of injury.

c) Avoid accidental starting-up. Ensure that the switch

is in the “OFF” position before inserting the plug

into the socket. 

Accidents can occur if you carry the 

power tool while your finger is on the switch or if you 

connect the power tool to the power supply which it is on.

d) Remove setting tools or wrenches before switching

on the power tool. 

A tool or wrench that is in a rotating 

tool part can lead to injuries.

e) Avoid an unnatural posture. 

This ensures that you can 

control the tool better in unexpected situations.

f) Wear suitable clothing. Do not wear wide clothing or

jewellery. Keep your hair, clothes and gloves away

from moving parts. 

Loose clothing, jewellery or long hair 

can be caught in moving parts.

g) This appliance is not intended for use by persons

(including children) with reduced physical, sensory

or mental capabilities, or lack of experience

and knowledge, unless they have been given

supervision or instruction concerning use of the

appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not 

play with the appliance.

4. Careful Handling and Use of Power Tools

a) Do not overload the tool. Use the power tool

designed for the work that you are doing. 

You work 

better and safer in the specified performance range if you 

use the suitable power tool.

b) Do not use power tools whose switch is defective. 

A 

power tool that cannot be switched on or off is dangerous 

and has to be repaired. 

c) Remove the plug from the socket before carrying

out tool settings, changing accessories or putting

the tool away. 

This precautionary measure prevents 

unintentional starting of the tool.

d) Store unused power tools so that they are

inaccessible to children. Do not let persons use the

tool who are not familiar with it or who have not

read these instructions. 

Power tools are dangerous 

when they are used by inexperienced persons.

e) Take proper care of your tools. Check whether the

moving parts function trouble-free and do not jam,

whether parts are broken or damaged so that the

tool function is impaired. 

Have damaged parts repaired 

before using the tool. Many accidents have their origin in 

power tools that have been maintained badly.

f) Use the power tool, accessories, insert tools, etc. in

accordance with these instructions and in a fashion

specified for this special tool type. Take the working

conditions and the activity to be carried out into

consideration. 

The use of power tools for purposes other 

than the intended ones can lead to dangerous situations.

SAFETY REGULATIONS