IVT GTE-300 Manual page 10

Instruction manual
sharp edges or moving parts.
∙ Always guide the connection line safely.
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Do not use power tools near flammable liquids or gases.
∙ Always disconnect the appliance from the mains
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supply before transporting it to other places.
CAUTION!
always be switched off at the mains
before disconnecting any plug and
socket
cables.
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Never pass the appliance over its own cord or
extension cable, while the tool is working. Make sure
you always know where the cable is.
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Do not wire a power cable directly into your device
yourself. Instead, take the device to your nearest
authorized Service Center.
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To avoid danger, damaged power cord should
be replaced by manufacturer or its agent, or similar
qualified person.
∙ Immediately unplug the tool when its cable is
damaged or cut.
ATTENTION! DANGER OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK!
Consider working area environment. Do not expose
power tools to rain. Do not use power tools in damp
or wet locations. Keep work area well lit and dry. Try
to prevent the device from getting wet or being
exposed to humidity. Do not leave it outside
overnight. Water entering a power tool will increase
the risk of electric shock.
∙ The power supply cable should be checked
regularly and, before using it, make sure the cable is
not damaged or worn out. If the cable is not in good
condition, do not use the appliance; take it to an
authorized service Center.
∙ When tool is used outdoor, only use an extension
cable that is suitable for outdoor use and which is
marked for this specific use. Keep it away from the
working area, from damp, wet or oily surfaces and away
from heat and flammable materials.
∙ Avoid any accidental starting: make sure that the
power switch (if present) is in the «off» position, before
plugging the tool in.
∙ Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning
the tool on.
∙ Do not use the tool if the switch does not turn the
tool on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the
switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
The appliance should
connector or extension
WARNING! During the use of certain
power tools, some dust containing
chemicals known to cause cancer,
may occur.
Some of these chemicals are: lead from lead based
paints, crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products, arsenic and chromium from chemically
treated lumber and other dangerous products. If dust is
present, your risk from these exposures varies,
depending on how often you do this type of work. To
reduce your exposure to these chemicals, any time
you do pulverulent operations, work in a well
ventilated area and work with approved safety
equipment, such as dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic particles.
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If the appliance strikes a foreign body, examine the
device for signs of damage and carry out any necessary
repairs before restarting and continuing to work.
∙ If the appliance starts to vibrate abnormally, turn
it off and check for the cause immediately. Vibration is
generally a warning of trouble.
∙ Always switch off the appliance and wait until
the device completely stops whenever you leave
the machine, before
before changing accessories, checking, cleaning,
troubleshooting or working on the appliance.
∙ It is forbidden to move or modify any of the internal
parts of the device.
Specific safety rules
∙ Use suitable working clothes and personal
protective equipment! Basically, wear protective goggles
or eye protection, protection for the ears, boots or shoes
with anti-slip sole and robust, long trousers, as well as
working gloves. Do not operate the unit when barefoot
or wearing open sandals.
∙ The operation of the machine can result in foreign
objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result
in severe eye damaged. Before beginning operation,
always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields and a full face shield when needed.
∙ Always wear an approved helmet when working in
the forest.
∙ Only use the unit in daylight or good artificial light.
∙ Do not use the unit near flammable liquids or
gases: danger of explosion.
∙ Never use the machine on slippery ground, at night,
in heavy fog, during rain storms or in any other weather
condition that might make it unsafe to use this product
or difficult to gain a clear view of the area.
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Protect the device against humidity. The device
must not be moist and neither should it be operated in a
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carrying out maintenance,