Safety Instructions - Festool CTH 26 E/a Notice D'utilisation D'origine

CTH
GB
Original operating manual
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Safety instructions

1.1 General safety instructions
WARNING!
Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifica-
tions provided with this tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result
in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
– This appliance must not be used by persons (including children) with reduced phys-
ical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge. Children
need to be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
– WARNING: This device contains hazardous dust. Only specialists using suitable pro-
tective equipment in accordance with these operating instructions may perform
emptying and maintenance tasks, including emptying the dust collection container.
Never operate the device without the complete filtration system.
– Always use suitable protective equipment!
– If intact following a visual inspection, work in a dry environment according to in-
structions!
– Risk of explosion and fire:Do not absorb:
– Sparks or hot dust;
– Combustible or explosive materials (e.g. magnesium, aluminium, petrol, diluting agents – with
the exception of wood);
– Aggressive materials (e.g. acid, alkaline solutions, solvents);
– Chemically reactive materials, which lead to the generation of heat, acids/bases, gases, etc.
(e.g. reactive 2-component materials, aluminium and water).
– Observe all national safety regulations as well as the material manufacturer's spec-
ifications!
– Always use the socket on the machine for the purpose specified!
– Do not pull the plug from the socket by the cable.
– Check the plug and the cable regularly and should either become damaged, in order
to avoid a hazard, have them replaced by an authorised after-sales service work-
shop.
– Do not lift or transport using a crane hook or lifting gear!
1.2 Extracting asbestos dust
After the extractor is used to extract
asbestos dust in a sealed-off area, it
can no longer be used in the white ar-
ea. Exceptions are only permitted if
the asbestos dust extractor has been
completely decontaminated by an approved spe-
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cialist. This must be recorded in writing and signed
by the approved specialist.
Fixed filters may only be replaced in suitable areas
(e.g. decontamination stations) by an approved spe-
cialist.
The applicable national regulations (for ex-
ample TRGS 519) may contain further provi-
sions that regulate or restrict the application