Safety Information - MTD TPS40-298 Instruction Manual

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Workplace safety
a) Keep your work area clean and well lit. Messy
and poorly lit work areas can lead to accidents.
b) Do not use the power tool in an explosive
environment, where there are inflammable
liquids, gases or dusts. Electrical power tools
may create sparks, which could ignite the dust or
vapours.
c) Keep children and other persons away from
the power tool during use. You can lose control
of the device when distracted.
Electrical safety
a) Keep power tools away from rain and water.
The ingress of water into a power tool increases
the risk of an electric shock.
Personal safety
a) Pay attention, be aware of what you are doing
and go about your work with the electric
power tool prudently. Do not use any power
tools if you are tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol or medication. One moment of
inattentiveness when using the power tool may
lead to serious injury.
b) Wear personal protective equipment and
always wear protective goggles. The wearing
of personal protective equipment such as safety
gloves, safety goggles, non-slip safety shoes,
protective helmet or ear protection to match the
type and use of the power tool, reduces the risk
of injury.
c) Prevent unintentional start-up. Ensure that
the power tool is switched off before connect-
ing it to the power supply and/or the power
pack, picking it up or carrying it. If you hold
your finger to the switch when carrying the power
tool or connect the device to the power supply
when it is switched on, this can lead to accidents.
d) Remove any adjustment tools or spanners
before switching the power tool on. A tool or
spanner located in a turning device component
may lead to injuries.
e) Adopt a normal posture. Ensure you are
standing securely and that you maintain your
balance at all times. This will ensure that you
can maintain better control of the power tool if
unexpected situations occur.
f) Wear suitable clothing. Do not wear any loose
clothing or jewellery. Keep hair, clothing and
gloves away from moving parts. Loose hair,
clothing, jewellery or long hair may get caught be
moving parts.
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Use and handling of the power tool
a) Do not overload the device. Use the electric
power tool designed for your work. Your work
is performed better and safer with the appropriate
power tool in the specified power range.
b) Do not use a power tool with a defective
switch. An electric power tool which can no
longer be switched on or off is dangerous and
must be repaired.
c) Pull the plug out of the socket and/or remove
the power pack before configuring any device
settings, changing accessory parts or storing
the device away. This precautionary measure
prevents the unintended start of the power tool.
d) Keep unused power tools out of the reach
of children. Do not let people use the device
who are unfamiliar with it or who have not
read these instructions. Electric power tools are
dangerous when used by inexperienced persons.
e) Treat power tools with care. Check that
moving parts work seamlessly and do not
jam; whether parts are so damaged that the
function of the power tool is impaired. Have
damaged parts repaired prior to using the
device. Many accidents originate from poorly
maintained electric power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools (cutting chain) sharp and
clean. Cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
which are treated with care become stuck less
frequently and are easier to run.
g) Use power tools, accessories, insertion tools,
etc. in accordance with these instructions.
Take the work conditions and the activity to
be performed into consideration. The use of
electric power tools for applications other than
those intended may lead to hazardous situations.
Service
a) All repairs to the power tool must be carried
out by qualified specialist technicians and
with original spare parts only. This ensures
that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
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