1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1
HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL
Some of the paragraphs in this manual contain
particularly important information in terms
of safety and operation, and are highlighted
differently, according to the following criteria:
DANGER
Failure to comply with this warning gives rise to
an imminent risk situation which, if not prevented,
causes instant death or serious/permanent injury.
WARNING
Failure to comply with this warning gives
rise to a potential risk situation which,
if not prevented, may cause instant
death or serious harm to health.
ATTENTION
Failure to comply with this warning gives rise to
a potential risk situation which, if not prevented,
could cause minor damage to the machine.
NOTICE
Provides an instruction that indicates the need to
deal with situations not related to physical injury.
SAFETY INSTRUCTION
Provides an instruction referring to
specific procedures to be followed if
situations arise that may endanger human
health or the safety of machines.
NOTE
Provides additional information to the instructions
provided in the previous safety messages.
The paragraphs highlighted in a
dotted grey square indicate optional
characteristics not available on all models
documented in this manual. Check if this
feature is available on this model.
Whenever reference is made to a position on the
machine "front", "back", "left" or "right" hand side,
this refers to the operator's working position.
1.2 REFERENCES
1.2.1 Figures
The figures in these instructions for
use are numbered 1, 2, 3, etc.
Components shown in the figures
are marked A, B, C, etc.
Reference to component C in figure
2 is indicated with the wording: "See
fig. 2.C" or simply "(Fig. 2.C)".
The figures are provided by way of
example. The actual pieces can differ from
those illustrated in this document.
1.2.2 Titles
The manual is arranged in chapters and
paragraphs. The title of paragraph '2.1 Training" is
a sub-title of "2. Safety regulations". References
to titles or paragraphs are marked with the
abbreviation chap. or par. and the relevant
number. Example: "chap. 2" or "par. 2.1"
2. GENERAL MACHINE
SAFETY WARNINGS
2.1 GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING
Read all safety warnings, instruction,
illustrations and specifications supplied
with the machine. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions
for future reference.
The term "power tool" indicated in the warnings
refers to a machine powered through the
electricity mains (with a power cable) or
battery-powered equipment (without cable).
1) Work area safety
a) Keep the work area clean and
well illuminated. Untidy or dark
areas may cause accidents.
b) Do not use power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence
of flammable liquids, gases or
powder. 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.
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