Electrical Safety; Personal Safety - Welbach ALPHA 225 Manuel D'utilisation

Work Area Precautions
1. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas
invite accidents.
2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in
the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create
sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
3. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a
power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control. Protect others in the
work area from debris such as chips and sparks. Provide barriers or shields as nee-
ded.

Electrical Safety

1. Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly installed
and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. Never
remove the grounding prong or modify the plug in any way. Do not
use any adapter plugs. Check with a qualified electrician if you are
in doubt whether the outlet is properly grounded. If the tool should
electrically malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low resistance path to
carry electricity away from the user.
2. Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized out
let only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse
the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to
install a polarized outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
Double insulation eliminates the need for the three wire grounded power cord and
grounded power supply system.
3. Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radia-
tors, ranges, and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if
your body is grounded.
4. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering
a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
5. Do not abuse the Power Cord. Never use the Power Cord to carry
the tool or pull the Plug from an outlet. Keep the Power Cord
away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace dama-
ged Power Cords immediately. Damaged Power Cords increase the risk of
electric shock.
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6. When operating a power tool outside, sue an outdoor extension
cord marker "W- A" or "W". These extension cords are rated for outdoor
use, and reduce the risk of electric shock.

Personal Safety

1. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, and use common sense
when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while tired
or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
2. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain
long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving
parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
3. Avoid accidental staring. Be sure the Power Switch is off before
plugging in. Carrying power tools with your finger on the Power Switch, or
plugging in power tools with the Power Switch on, invites accidents.
4. Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the power tool
on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the power tool
may result in personal injury.
5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
Proper footing and balance enables better control of the power tool in
unexpected situations.
6. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, non-
skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate
conditions.
Tool Use and Care
1. Use clamps (not included) or other practical ways to secure and
support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work piece by
hand ro against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control.
2. Do not force the tool. Use the correct tool for your application.
The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is desig-
ned.
3. Do not use the power tool if the Power Switch does not turn it on
or off.
Any tool that cannot be controlled with the Power Switch is dangerous and must
be replaced.
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