Safety Regulations - EINHELL TH-SH 3/10 Original Operating Instructions

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

1. Safety regulations

Important. The following basic safety actions
must be taken when using electric tools in order
to protect the user from electric shocks and the
risk of injury and fire. Read and follow these
instructions before using the equipment.
1. Keep your work area tidy
- Untidy work areas can result in accidents.
2. Make allowance for ambient conditions
- Do not expose electric tools to rain. Never use
electric tools in damp or wet locations. Provide
good lighting. Do not use electric tools near
flammable liquids or gases.
3. Guard against electric shock
- Avoid bodily contact with earthed parts (e.g.
pipes, radiators, cookers and refrigerators).
4. Keep children away
- Do not allow other persons to touch the tool or
cable, keep them away from your work area.
5. Keep your electric tools in a safe place.
- Unused tools should be stored in a dry, locked
room out of children's reach.
6. Do not overload your tools
- Tools work better and safer when used within
their quoted capacity range.
7. Use the right tool.
- Do not use tools or attachments too weak for
heavy duty work. Never use tools on jobs for
which they are not intended; for example, do not
use a hand-held circular saw to fell trees or lop off
branches.
8. Wear suitable work clothes
- 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. Wear safety goggles.
- Use a dust mask when working on dusty jobs.
10. Do not use the cable for purposes other than
that for which it is designed.
- Do not carry the tool by its cable and do not use
the cable to pull the plug out of the socket.
Protect the cable from heat, oil and sharp edges.
11. Secure your workpiece
- Use clamps or a vise to hold the workpiece
securely. This is safer than using your hand and
also enables you to operate the machine with
both hands.
12. Do not overstretch.
- Avoid abnormal working postures. Make sure
you stand squarely and keep your balance at all
times.
13. Take care of your tools
- Keep your tools sharp and clean in order to work
well and safely. Follow the maintenance
regulations and the instructions for changing
tools. Check the power plug and cable on a
regular basis and have them replaced by an
authorized specialist if they are damaged. Check
the extension cable regularly and replace it if
damaged. Keep handles dry and free from oil and
grease.
14. Pull the power plug
- When tools are not in use, before starting any
maintenance work or when changing attachments
such as saw blades, drill bits and all kinds of
mounted tools.
15. Always remove keys and wrenches after use
- Before switching on, make sure that all keys and
wrenches have been removed from the
equipment.
16. Avoid unintentional starting
- Never carry a tool with your finger on the switch
button while the tool is connected to the power
supply. Make sure that the switch is turned off
when connecting the tool to the power supply.
17. Extension cables out of doors
- Use only authorized and accordingly labeled
extension cables out of doors.
18. Be alert at all times
- Keep an eye on your work. Use common sense
when working. Never use the tool when you are
distracted.
19. Check the equipment for damage
- Before using the tool again, check the safety
devices or any slightly damaged parts to ensure
that they are in good working order. Check that
the moving parts are working correctly, that they
do not jam, and that no parts are damaged. Make
sure that all parts are fitted correctly to ensure
that the equipment remains safe to use. Unless
otherwise stated in the operating instructions,
damaged guards and parts have to be repaired or
replaced by a customer service workshop.
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