Virax VAL 80E Manuel D'utilisation page 11

15 Pull the plug from the socket. When not using the electric tool, before maintenance or
when changing tools, such as saw blades, drills and cutting bits.
16 Do not leave any tool keys inserted. Before switching on, check to see that keys and
adjustment tools have been removed.
17 Avoid unintentional activation. When plugging the tool in, make sure that the switch is
turned off.
18 Use outdoor extension cords. When outdoors, use only extension cords that are
approved and appropriately marked.
19 Be alert. Pay attention to what you do. Approach your work sensibly. Do not use the
electric tool when you are distracted.
20 Check the electric tool for damage. Before using the electric tool, you must inspect
safety equipment or slightly damaged parts carefully to ensure that they work properly
and as intended. Check to see that the moving parts operate freely and don't stick, and to
make sure no parts are damaged. All parts must be mounted properly and meet all the
conditions for ensuring trouble-free operation of the electric tool.
Damaged safety equipment and parts must be properly repaired or replaced by a
professional facility, unless otherwise indicated in the user manual. Damaged switches
must be replaced by a customer service facility.
Never use an electric tool whose switch cannot be turned on and off.
21 Caution. Using other insertion tools and accessories may cause injury.
22 Have your tool repaired by an electrical expert. This electric tool meets applicable safety
requirements. Repairs must be made only by an electrical expert using original
replacement parts. Otherwise accidents many occur.
SPECIAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Keep water away from any electrical parts of the power tool and from persons in
the working area.
Be sure that the appliance is connected to a properly earthed mains power supply.
If in doubt check the plug before connecting. Be sure that the power cable is intact and not
damaged in anyway.
Do not overstress cables. Overstressing cables may cause twisting, kinking, or breaking of the
cable and may result in serious injury.
1 Only wear leather gloves. Never use any other type of glove, such as cloth, rubber, or
coated gloves. Never grasp a rotating cable with a rag. These items could become
wrapped around the cable and cause serious injury.
2 Never operate machine with belt guard removed. Fingers can get caught between belt
and pulley.
3 Do not overstress cables. Keep leather-gloved hand on the cable for control when
machine is running. Overstressing cables because of an obstruction may cause twisting,
kinking, or breaking of the cable and may result in serious injury.
4 Place the machine at a distance not greater than 60 centimeters from the opening.
Greater distances can result in cable twisting or kinking.
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