Additional Safety Precautions - Hilti VC 20-U-Y Mode D'emploi

ing parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the
risk of electric shock.
e) When operating an appliance outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of
a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of
electric shock.
f) If use of the appliance in a damp environment
cannot be avoided, use a ground fault circuit
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interrupter. Use of a ground fault circuit interrupter
reduces the risk of electric shock.
5.1.3 Personal safety
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating the appliance.
Do not use the appliance while tired or under
the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A
moment of inattention while operating appliances
may result in serious personal injury.
b) Avoid accidental starting. Check that the appli-
ance is switched off before you connect it to the
electric supply and/or the battery and before pick-
ing it up or carrying it. Carrying appliances with your
finger on the switch or plugging in appliances that
are already switched on invites accidents.
c) Avoid unusual body positions. Keep proper foot-
ing and balance at all times. This enables better
control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
d) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery
or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
e) If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these
are connected and properly used. Use of dust
collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
5.1.4 Use of the appliance
a) Do not overload the appliance. Use the correct
appliance for the work you are doing. The correct
appliance will do the job better and safer at the rate
for which it is designed.
b) Do not use an appliance if its switch is defective.
An appliance that cannot be controlled by the switch
(switched on and off) is dangerous and must be
repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source
and/or remove the battery before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing
the appliance. Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the appliance accidentally.
d) Store appliances out of reach of children when
not n use. Do not allow persons unfamiliar with
the appliance or these instructions to operate it.
Appliances are dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
e) Maintain the machine carefully. Check for mis-
alignment or binding of moving parts, breakage
of parts and any other condition that may affect
the machine's operation. If damaged, have the
machine repaired before use. Poor maintenance is
the cause of many accidents.
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Use the appliance and its accessories etc. in ac-
f)
cordance with these instructions and in the man-
ner intended for the particular type of appliance,
taking into account the working conditions and
the work to be performed. Use of appliances for
applications different from those intended could res-
ult in a hazardous situation.
5.1.5 Service
Have your appliance serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts. This
will ensure that the safety of the appliance is maintained.

5.2 Additional safety precautions

5.2.1 Personal protective equipment
a) The user and any other persons in the vicinity
must wear suitable eye protection, a hard hat,
ear protection, protective gloves, safety footwear
and respiratory protection while the appliance is
in use or during servicing.
b) When working with mineral drilling slurry, wear
protective clothing and avoid skin contact with
the slurry (pH>9: caustic).
5.2.2 Requirements to be met by users
a) The machine may be operated, serviced and re-
paired only by authorized, trained personnel. This
personnel must be informed of any special haz-
ards that may be encountered.
b) Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
c) Do not put any object into openings. Do not use
with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint,
hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
5.2.3 Proper organization of the work area
a) Ensure that the workplace is well ventilated. Ex-
posure to dust at a poorly ventilated workplace may
result in damage to the health.
b) Keep the work area tidy. Any objects which may
cause injury should be removed from the area.
Untidiness at the workplace can lead to accidents.
c) Do not allow other persons to touch the appliance
or the extension cord.