2.
Check the ambient conditions
- Do not expose electric tools to rain.
- Never use electric power tools in damp or wet
locations.
- Make sure that the work area is well-illumi-
nated.
- Do not use electric tools where there is a risk
of fire or explosion.
3.
Protect yourself against electric shocks
- Avoid physical contact with earthed parts (e.g.
pipes, radiators, electric ranges, cooling de-
vices).
4.
Keep other persons away
- Do not allow other persons, especially chil-
dren, to touch the electric tool or the cable.
Keep them away from your work area.
5.
Securely store unused electric tools
- Unused electric tools should be stored in
a dry, elevated or closed location out of the
reach of children.
6.
Do not overload your electric tool
- They will work better and more safely within
their specified capacity range.
7.
Use the right tools
- Do not use low-output electric tools for heavy
work.
- Do not use the electric tool for purposes for
which it is not intended. For example, do not
use handheld circular saws for the cutting of
branches or logs.
8.
Wear suitable clothing
- Do not wear wide clothing or jewellery, which
can become entangled in moving parts.
- When working outdoors, anti-slip footwear is
recommended.
- Wear a hair net if you have long hair.
9.
Use personal safety equipment
- Wear safety goggles.
- Use a dust mask when working on dusty jobs.
10.
Connect up the dust extraction system
- If connections for dust extraction and a col-
lecting device are present, make sure that
they are connected and used properly.
11.
Do not use the cable for purposes for which
it is not intended
- Do not use the cable to pull the plug out of the
socket. Protect the cable from heat, oil and
sharp edges.
12.
Secure the workpiece
- Use the clamping devices or a vice to hold the
workpiece in place. In this manner, it is held
more securely than with your hand.
13.
Avoid abnormal working postures
- Make sure you stand squarely and keep your
balance at all times.
14.
Take care of your tools
- Keep cutting tools sharp and clean in order to
be able to work better and more safely.
- Follow the instructions for lubrication and for
tool replacement.
- Check the connection cable of the electric tool
regularly and have it replaced by a recognised
specialist when damaged.
- Check theextension cable regularly and re-
place it if damaged.
- Keep handles dry and free from oil and
grease.
15.
Pull the connector out of the socket
- When the electric tool is not in use or prior to
maintenance and when replacing tools such
as saw blades, bits, milling heads.
16.
Always remove keys and wrenches after use
- Always check that keys, wrenches and other
adjusting tools have been removed before you
switch on the equipment.
17.
Avoid unintentional starting
- Make sure that the switch is turned off when
connecting the tool to the power supply.
18.
Use extension cables for outdoors
- Check that it is approved for outdoor duty and
is marked accordingly.
19.
Be alert at all times
- Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense when working. Never use the tool when
you are distracted.
20.
Check the electric tool for potential damage
- Protective devices or other parts with minor
damage must be carefully inspected to ensure
that they function correctly and as intended
prior to continued use of the electric tool.
- Check whether the moving parts function
faultlessly and do not jam or whether parts are
damaged. All parts must be correctly mounted
and all conditions must be fulfilled to ensure
fault-free operation of the electric tool.
- Damaged protective devices and parts must
be properly repaired or replaced by a recog-
nised specialist workshop, insofar as nothing
different is specified in the user manual.
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