Safety Regulations - EINHELL TC-MC 355 Original Operating Instructions

Danger!
When using the equipment, a few safety pre-
cautions must be observed to avoid injuries and
damage. Please read the complete operating
instructions and safety regulations with due care.
Keep this manual in a safe place, so that the in-
formation is available at all times. If you give the
equipment to any other person, hand over these
operating instructions and safety regulations as
well. We cannot accept any liability for damage
or accidents which arise due to a failure to follow
these instructions and the safety instructions.

1. Safety regulations

Danger!
Read all safety regulations and instructions.
Any errors made in following the safety regula-
tions and instructions may result in an electric
shock, fi re and/or serious injury.
Keep all safety regulations and instructions
in a safe place for future use.
Safety instructions
Danger! When using electric tools, basic sa-
fety precautions should always be followed
to reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock
and personal injury, including the following.
Read and follow these instructions before
using the equipment and keep the safety in-
formation in a safe place.
1. Keep work area clean
– Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.
2. Consider work area environment
– Don't expose power tools to rain. Don't use
power tools in damp or wet locations. Keep
work area well lit. Don't use power tools in
presence of fl ammable liquids or gases.
3. Guard against electric shock
– Prevent body contact with grounded sur-
faces (e.g. pipes, radiators, ranges refrigerati-
ors).
4. Keep children away
– Do not let visitors contact tool or extension
cord. All visitors should be kept away from
work area.
5. Store idle tools
– When not is use, tools should be stored in
dry, high, or locked-up place, out of the reach
of children.
6. Don't force tool
– It will do the job better and safer at the rate
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for which it was intended.
7. Use right tool
– Don't force small tools or attachments to do
the job of heavy duty tool. Don't use tools for
purposes not intended: for example, don't use
circular saw for cutt- ing tree limbs or logs.
8. Dress properly
– Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They
can be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves
and nonskid footwear are recommended
when working outdoors. Wear protective nair
covering to contain long hair.
9. Use safety glasses
– Also use face or dust mask if cutting opera-
tion is dusty.
10. Don't abuse cord
– Never carry tool by cord or yank it to discon-
nect it from receptacle. Keep cord from heat,
oil and sharp edges.
11. Secure work
– Use clamps or a vise to hold work. It's safer
than using your hand and it frees both hands
to operate tool.
12. Don't overreach
– Keep proper footing and balance at all
times.
13. Maintain tools with care
– Keep tools sharp and clean for better and
safer performance. Follow instructions for
lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect
tool cords periodically and, if damaged, have
repaired by authorized service facility. Inspect
extension cords periodically and replace if
damaged. Keep handles dry, clean and free
from oil and grease.
14. Disconnect tools
– When not in use, before servicing, and
when changing accessories such as blades,
bits and cutters.
15. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches
– Form the habit of checking to see that keys
and adjusting wrenches are removed from
tool before turning it on.
16. Avoid unintentional starting
– Don't carry plugged-in tool with fi nger on
switch. Be sure switch is off when plugging in.
17. Outdoor use extension cords
– When tool is used outdoors, use only exten-
sion cords intended for use outdoors and so
marked.
18. Stay alert
– Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired.
19. Check damaged parts
– Before further use of the tool, a guard or
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