Safety Regulations - Stiga HT 40 Li Manuel D'utilisation

2. SAFETY REGULATIONS

2.1 GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
Read all safety warnings and
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions may result in electrical
shocks, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions
for future reference.
The term "power tool" indicated in
the warnings refers to your battery-
powered equipment (without cable).
1) Work area safety
a) Keep the work area clean. Cluttered
or dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not use power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases
or dust. Power tools create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders
well away while using power tools.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
2) Electrical safety
a) Avoid body contact with earthed or
grounded surfaces, such as pipes,
radiators, cookers and refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric shock
if your body is earthed or grounded.
b) Do not expose power tools to
rain or wet environments. Water
entering a power tool will increase
the risk of electrical shock.
3) Personal safety
a) Stay alert, check what you are doing
and use common sense when using
a power tool. Do not use the power
tool when you are tired or under
the influence of drugs, alcohol or
medicines. A moment of inattention
while operating a power tool may
result in serious personal injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment.
Always wear eye protection. Protective
equipment such as a dust mask,
non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or
hearing protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal injuries.
c) Avoid unintentional starting. Make
sure the appliance is turned off
before inserting the battery, gripping
or carrying the power tool. Carrying
an electric tool with your finger on
the switch or mounting the battery
with the switch in the "ON" position
makes accidents more likely.
d) Remove any adjustment spanner
or wrench before operating the
power tool. A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the
machine 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 appropriately. Do not wear loose
clothes 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 have to be connected to
dust removal and collection systems,
make sure they are connected and
used appropriately. Using of these
devices may reduce dust-related hazards.
4) Using and looking after power tools
a) Do not over-charge the power tool.
Use a power tool appropriate for the
task in question. The correct power
tool will do the job better and safer at
the speed 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) Remove the battery from its housing
before making any adjustments,
changing accessories or before
storing the power tool. These preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of
accidental start-up of the power tool.
d) Store unused power tools out of the
reach of children and do not allow
persons who are not familiar with the
power tool and these instructions
to use it. Power tools are dangerous
in the hands of inexperienced users.
e) Ensure regular power tool
maintenance. Check for misalignment
or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other
condition that may affect power tool
operation. In case of damage, the
power tool must be repaired before
it can be used. Many accidents are
caused by poor maintenance.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained cutting tools with
sharp cutting edges are less likely
to bind and are easier to control.
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