Safety Instructions - Festool VAC PMP Instruction Manual

General safety instructions
WARNING!
warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifi-
cations provided with this tool. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future ref-
erence.
– Before using the device, carefully read the safety
instructions, these operating instructions and
the instruction manuals accompanying the de-
vices used together with this device all the way
through. Keep all of the accompanying docu-
ments and pass on if the device changes owner-
ship.
– Never allow children to use the device.
– Before using the device, make yourself suffi-
ciently familiar with the procedures for using,
setting and operating the device.
– Keep the working area clean and tidy. Untidy, un-
lit working areas may lead to accidents.
– Never operate the device in a potentially explo-
sive environment containing flammable fluids,
gases or dust. Electric motors generate sparks
that may ignite dust or vapours.
– Pay special attention to how you handle the de-
vice and always proceed with care. Do not use the
device when you are tired or under the influence
of drugs, alcohol or medication. One moment of
carelessness during operation can cause serious
injuries.
– Always use the device, accessories, etc. in accor-
dance with these instructions and the instruc-
tions accompanying this special device. Also take
into account the working conditions and the job in
hand. Using the device for applications other
than those specified may create hazardous situ-
ations.
– When not in use, keep equipment out of the reach
of children. Personnel should not be allowed to
use the device if they are not familiar with it or
have not read these instructions. Equipment or
machines operated by inexperienced personnel
may pose a serious health hazard.
– Maintain the device with care. Check whether
moving components function correctly and do not
seize, and whether any components are broken
or damaged so badly that the device will not func-

Safety instructions

Read all safety
tion correctly as a result. Have any damaged
components repaired before using the device.
Most accidents are caused by poorly maintained
equipment/machines.
– Never use equipment with a faulty switch. devic-
es that cannot be switched on or off are danger-
ous and should be repaired.
– Have your device repaired by qualified specialist
staff and always use original spare parts to en-
sure that your machine operates reliably.
– Always use original Festool accessories.
Grounding instructions
This appliance must be grounded. If it should mal-
function or breakdown, grounding provides a path
of least resistance for electric current to reduce the
risk of electric shock. This device is equipped with
a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor
and grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into
an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local codes and or-
dinances.
WARNING!
tion of the equipment grounding conductor
can result in a risk of electric shock. Check
with a qualified electrician or service person if you
are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly
grounded. Do not modify the plug provided - if it will
not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a
qualified electrician.
This ap-
GROUNDING METHODS - SKETCH A
pliance is
for use on
a nominal
120-V cir-
cuit and
has a
ground-
ing at-
tachment
GROUNDED
plug that
PIN
looks like
the plug
illustrat-
ed in sketch A in Figure beside. Make sure that the
appliance is connected to an outlet having the same
configuration as the plug. Plug adaptors are not to
be used with this appliance.
Improper connec-
GROUNDED
OUTLET
GROUNDED
OUTLET BOX
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