Safety Warnings - Stiga SHT 500 Manuel D'utilisation

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3. SAFETY WARNINGS

HOW TO READ THE MANUAL
Certain paragraphs in the manual contain particularly
significant information and are marked with va rious
levels of highlighting with the following meaning:
NOTE
or
IMPORTANT
information on what has already been said, with the
aim of preventing damage to the machine.
WARNING!
in the risk of injury to oneself or others.
DANGER!
in the risk of serious injury or death to oneself or
others.
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING!
all instructions. Failure to follow the war nings and
instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/
or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future ref-
erence. The term "power tool" in the warnings re fers
to your mains-operated (corded) power tool.
1) Work area safety
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or
dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive at-
mospheres, such as in the presence of flam-
mable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create
sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause
you to lose control.
2) Electrical safety
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Ne-
ver modify the plug in any way. Do not use
any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded)
power tools.
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will re duce
risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
sur faces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric
shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet con-
ditions. Water entering a power tool will increase
These give details or further
Non­observance will result
Non­observance will result
Read all safety warnings and
the risk of electric shock.
d) Do not use the cord improperly. Never use the
cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the po-
wer tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges or moving parts. Damaged or en tangled
cords increase the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Using
a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of
electric shock.
f) If operating a power tool in a damp location
is unavoidable, use a residual current device
(RCD) protected supply. Using an RCD reduces
the risk of electric shock.
3) Personal safety
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool.
Do not use a power tool while you are tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medi-
cation. A moment of inattention while operating
power tools may result in serious personal injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always
wear eye protection. Protective equipment such
as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions
will reduce personal injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
switch is in the off-position before connecting
to power source, picking up or carrying the
tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the
switch or energising power tools that have the
switch on invites accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may
result in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. This enables better control
of the power tool in unexpected situations.
f) 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.
g) 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.
4) Power tool use and care
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
po wer tool for your application. The correct
po wer tool will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does
not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot
be controlled with the switch is dangerous and
must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source
before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools. Such pre-
ventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting
SAFETY WARNINGS