IKRA Mogatec GM-ES 1000 Gartenmeister Mode D'emploi page 22

5. General safety instructions
Attention! Read all instructions contained
herein. Failure to observe the following in-
structions may result in electric shock, burns
and/or severe injury. The term 'power tool'
used in the following includes both mains-op-
erated tools (with mains supply) and battery-
operated tools (without mains supply).
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFUL-
LY!
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
explosive environments containing
combustible 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
combination 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 refrig-
erators. 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
increase 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
outdoor use reduces the risk of electric
shock.
3) Personal safety
a) Always pay attention to what you do
and apply reasonable care when work-
ing with a power tool. Do not use the
tool when you are tired or under the
influence of medication, drugs or alco-
hol. When working 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
goggles). Wearing personal protection
equipment 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 connect-
ing the tool to the mains supply with the
switch in 'ON' position, 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 balance at all times. This will allow
you to better control the tool in unex-
pected 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
connected 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 suit-
able power tool within the stated range of
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