IKRA HTMN 520 Manuel D'utilisation page 16

General safety information for power tools
Attention! Read all instructions contained here-
in. Failure to observe the following instructions
may result in electric shock, burns and/or severe
injury. The term 'power tool' used in the follow-
ing includes both mains-operated tools (with
mains supply) and battery-operated tools (with-
out mains supply).
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY!
1) Working area
a) Keep your working area clean and tidy.
Untidy and poorly lit working areas may
lead to accidents.
b) Do not operate the tool in potentially ex-
plosive environments containing com-
bustible fluids, gases or dusts. Power
tools generate sparks that may ignite dusts
or fumes.
c) Keep children and other persons away
when you are operating the power tool.
Distractions may result in the operator loos-
ing control over the tool.
2) Electrical safety
a) The mains plug of the power tool must
fit into the mains socket. The plug must
not be modified in any way. Do not use
adapter plugs/connectors in combina-
tion with tools with protective earthing.
Unmodified plugs and fitting sockets reduce
the risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid physical contact with earthed sur-
faces as pipes, heaters, ovens and re-
frigerators. There is an increased risk of
electric shock if your body earthed.
c) Keep the tool out of the rain. The penetra-
tion of water into a power tool increases the
risk of electric shock.
d) Do not use the cable to carry or hang
up the tool or to pull the plug out of the
socket. Keep the cable away from heat,
oil and sharp edges or moving parts of
the tool. Damaged or tangled cables in-
crease the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors,
use exclusively extension cables that
are approved for outdoor-use. The use of
an extension cable that is suitable for out-
door use reduces the risk of electric shock.
3) Personal safety
a) Always pay attention to what you do and
apply reasonable care when working with
a power tool. Do not use the tool when
you are tired or under the influence of
medication, drugs or alcohol. When work-
ing with power tools even a short moment of
inattentiveness may result in severe injury.
b) Wear personal protection equipment and
always wear eye protection (safety gog-
gles). Wearing personal protection equip-
ment as a dust mask, nonslip safety shoes,
safety helmet or ear protectors (depending
on the type and use of the tool) reduces the
risk of injury.
c) Avoid unintentional operation. Make sure
that the switch is in 'OFF' position before
pulling the plug from the mains socket.
When carrying the tool with your finger on
the on/off switch or connecting the tool to the
mains supply with the switch in 'ON' posi-
tion, this may result in accidents.
d) Remove adjustment tools or wrenches
and the like before you switch the tool
on. A wrench or another tool that is inside
or on a turning part of the tool may cause
injury.
e) Do not overestimate your abilities. Take
care of a safe footing and keep your bal-
ance at all times. This will allow you to bet-
ter control the tool in unexpected situations.
f) Wear suitable clothes. Do not wear wide
clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair,
clothes and gloves clear of all moving
parts. Loose clothing, jewellery or long hair
may get caught in moving parts.
g) If dust extraction/collection devices are
provided make sure that they are con-
nected and used properly. The use of
these devices reduces hazards caused by
dust.
4) Careful handling and use of power tools
a) Do not overtax the power tool. Use the
power tool intended for your type of work
in each case. The use of the suitable power
tool within the stated range of performance
makes working more effective and safer.
b) Do not use a power tool with a dam-
aged switch. A power tool that cannot be
switched on or off any more is dangerous
and must be repaired.
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