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• Inspect the cable regularly and
have a damaged cable repaired
only by an authorised customer
service centre. Replace damaged
extension cables. This will ensure
that the power tool remains safe.
• Store the power tool safely
when not in use. The storage
place must be dry and lockable.
This prevents the power tool from being
damaged as a result of being stored or
operated by inexperienced people.
• Never leave the tool before it
has come to a complete stand-
still. Bits still in motion can cause in-
jury.
• Do not use the power tool with
a damaged cable. Do not touch
the damaged cable and pull the
mains plug if the cable is dam-
aged while working. Damaged ca-
bles increase the risk of electric shock.
• Avoid abnormal body postures.
Ensure secure footing and keep your
balance at all times.
• To avoid hazards, any replacement of
the plug or the connection line must al-
ways be executed by the manufacturer
of the electric tool or their customer
service.
• Water must be kept away from the
power tool's electrical parts and people
within the working range.
• Caution! Never remove any
loose splinters, chips or jammed
pieces of wood when the sand-
ing disc is still running. Always
switch off the machine before repairing
any faults or removing jammed pieces
of wood - pull the mains plug.
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Residual risks
Even if properly operating and handling
this electric tool, some residual risks will
remain. Due to its construction and build,
this electric tool may present the following
hazards:
a) Lung damage, if suitable respiratory
protection is not worn.
b) Hearing damage, if suitable ear protec-
tion is not worn.
c) Damages to health due to
- touching the area of the grinding tool
which was not covered;
- the ejection of pieces from workpiece
or damaged grinding discs.
d) Damage to your health caused by
swinging your hands and arms when
operating the appliance for longer pe-
riods of time or if the unit is not held or
maintained properly.
Warning! During operation, this
electric tool generates an electro-
magnetic field which, under certain
circumstances, may impair the
functionality of active or passive
medical implants. To reduce the risk
of serious or lethal injuries, we rec-
ommend that persons with medical
implants consult their doctor and
the manufacturer of their medical
implant before operating the ma-
chine.
Initial start-up
Avoid unintentional start-
ing. Ensure that the mains plug is
removed before carrying out any
adjustments, maintenance or repair
work.