VITO PRO-POWER SDS-MAX, Instruction Manual

EN

13

SAFETY InSTRUCTIOnS

When using power tools, always 

observe the safety regulations 

applicable in your country to 

reduce the risk of fre, electric 

shock, personal injury and 

material damage. Read the 

following safety instructions 

before attempting to operate this 

product. Keep these instructions 

in a safe place!

1. Keep work area clean. Cluttered 

areas and benches can cause 

accidents.

2. Consider work area 

environment. Do not expose 

power tool to humidity. Keep work 

area well lit (250 –’D0 300 lux). 

Do not use power tools in the 

presence of infammable liquids 

or gases.

3. Keep children away. Do not let 

children come into contact with 

the tool or extension cord. Keep 

all people away from the work 

area.

4. Dress properly. Do not 

wear loose clothing or jewelry. 

They can be caught in moving 

parts. Preferably wear Rubber 

gloves and non-slip footwear 

when working Outdoors. Wear 

protective hair covering to keep 

long hair out of the way. When 

working outdoors, preferably 

wear suitable gloves and non-slip 

footwear.

5. Personal protection. Always 

use safety glasses. Everyday 

eyeglasses only have impact 

resistant lenses, they are not 

safety glasses. Use a face or dust 

mask whenever the operations 

may production dust or fying 

particles. If these particles might 

be considerably hot, also wear a 

heat-resistant apron. 

Wear ear protection whenever the 

sound level seems uncomfortable, 

i.e., if the sound pressure stated in 

this manual exceeds 85 dB(A).

6. Guard against electric shock. 

Prevent body contact with earthed 

surfaces (e.g. pipes, radiators, 

cookers and refrigerators). For 

use under extreme conditions 

(e.g. high humidity, when metal 

swarf is being produced, etc). 

Electric safety can be improved by 

inserting an isolating transformer 

or an earth leakage circuit-

breaker.

7. Do not overreach. Keep proper 

footing and balance at all times.

8. Stay alert. Watch what you are 

doing. Use common sense. Do 

not operate the tool when you are 

tired.

9. Secure work piece. Use clamps 

or a vice to hold the work piece. It 

is safer and it frees both hands to 

operate the tool.

10. Connecting dust extraction 

equipment. If devices are provided 

for the connection of dust 

extraction and collection ensure 

these are connected and properly 

used, especially in confned areas.

11. Remove adjusting keys and 

wrenches. Always check that 

adjusting keys and wrenches are 

removed from the tool before 

switching on.

12. Extension cords for outdoor 

use. When the tool is used 

outdoors, only use extension 

cords intended for outdoor use 

and marked accordingly. Before 

use, inspect the extension cable 

and replace if damaged.

13. Use appropriate tool. The 

intended use is laid down in this 

instruction manual. Do not force 

small tools or attachments to do 

the job of a heavyduty tool. The 

tool will do the job better and 

safer at the rate for which it was 

intended. Do not force the tool.

WARMInG: The use of any 

accessory or attachment or 

performance of any operation 

with this tool, other than those 

recommended in this instruction 

manual may present a risk of 

personal injury.

14. Check for damaged parts. 

Before using the tool, carefully 

check it for damage to ensure 

that it will operate properly and 

perform its intended function. 

Check for misalignment and 

seizure of moving parts, breakage 

of parts and any other conditions 

that may afect is operation. 

Have damaged guards or other 

detective parts repaired or 

replaced as instructed. Do not use 

the tool if the switch is detective.

15. Disconnect tool. Switch of 

and wait for the tool to come to a 

complete standstill before leaving 

it unattended. Unplug the tool 

when not in use, before servicing 

or changing accessories.

16. Avoid unintentional starting. 

Do not carry the p Jugged-in tool 

with a fnger on the switch. Be sure 

that the switch is released when 

plugging in.

17. Do not abuse cord. Never 

carry the tool by its cord or yank 

it to disconnect from the socket, 

keep the cord away from heat, oil 

and sharp edges.

18. Store idle tools. When not in 

use, power tools must be stored 

in a dry place and locked up 

securely, out of reach of children.

19. Maintain tools with care. 

Keep the tools in good condition 

and clean for Petter and safer 

performance. Follow the 

instructions for maintenance and 

changing accessories inspect the