General warning signs
Observe the operating instructions
Use hearing protection
Use eye protection
Use a mask
Remove the mains plug before car-
rying out any adjustments, mainte-
nance or repair work.
General Safety
Instructions for Power
Tools
⚠
WARNING! Read all safety no-
tices, instructions, illustrations and
technical data that have been pro-
vided with this power tool. Failure to
comply with the following instructions may
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious
injuries
Save all safety instructions and
guidelines for the future.
The term "power tool" used in the safety
instructions refers to mains-operated power
tools (with a mains cable) and to bat-
tery-operated power tools (without a mains
cable).
Safe working
1
Keep your work area tidy. An untidy
workplace can lead to accidents.
2
Consider environmental
influences.
- Do not expose power tools to rain.
- Do not use power tools in damp or
wet surroundings.
- Ensure the work area is adequately lit.
- Do not use power tools where there
is a fire or explosion hazard.
3
Protect yourself against electric
shock
- Avoid body contact with earthed
parts (e.g. pipes, radiators, electric
cookers, refrigerators).
4
Keep other people away from
the machine
- Do not allow other people, especially
children, to touch the power tool or
cable. Keep them away from your
work area.
5
Store unused power tools safely
- Unused power tools should be stored
in a dry, high or locked place, out of
the reach of children.
6
Do not overload your power
tool
- They work better and more safely
within the specified power range.
7
Use the correct power tool
- Do not use low-performance ma-
chines for heavy work.
- Do not use the power tool for purpos-
es for which it is not intended. For
example, do not use a circular hand
saw for cutting tree branches or logs.
8
Wear suitable work clothing
- Do not wear loose clothing or jew-
ellery that might become caught in
moving parts.
- When working outdoors, non-slip
footwear is recommended.
- Wear a hair net to contain long hair.
9
Use protective equipment
- Wear safety goggles.
- Use a dust mask for work which gen-
erates dust.
10 Connect a dust extraction device
- If connections are available for dust
extraction and collection devices,
make sure that these are connected
and properly used.
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