General Safety Rules - Bosch GBH 7-46 DE PROFESSIONAL Operating Instructions Manual

General Safety Rules

Read all instructions. Failure to fol-
WARNING
low the instructions listed below may
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The
term "power tool" as used in all of the warnings listed be-
low refers to your mains operated (corded) power tool
and to battery operated (cordless) power tool.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
1) Work area
a) Keep the work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
and dark areas can lead to accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosion-risk ar-
eas where there are flammable liquids, gases or
dust. Power tools create sparks, which may ignite
dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while oper-
ating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to
lose control.
2) Electrical safety
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with grounded power tools. Un-
modified plugs and matching outlets will reduce the
risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces
such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigera-
tors. There is an increased risk of electric shock if
your body is grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet condi-
tions. Water entering a power tool will increase the
risk of electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
moving parts of tools. Damaged or entangled
cords increase the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of
a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of
electric shock.
3) Personal safety
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool.
Do not use a power tool while you are tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medica-
tion. A moment of inattention while operating power
tools may result in serious personal injury.
b) Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protec-
tion. Safety equipment such as dust mask, non-
skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection
used for the appropriate power tool will reduce the
risk of personal injuries.
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c) Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is
in the "OFF" position before plugging in. Carry-
ing power tools with your finger on the switch or
plugging in power tools that have the switch on in-
vites accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may re-
sult in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and bal-
ance at all times. This enables better control of the
power tool in unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry
or long hair can get caught by moving parts.
g) If dust extraction and collection devices can be
mounted, make sure that they are connected
and properly used. Use of these devices can re-
duce dust-related hazards.
4) Proper care and use of power tools
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
power tool for your job. The correct power tool will
do the job better and safer at the rate for which it
was designed.
b) Never use a power tool whose switch is defec-
tive. Any power tool whose switch cannot be turned
off and on is dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source be-
fore making any adjustments, changing acces-
sories, or storing power tools. Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of starting the
power tool accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of chil-
dren and do not allow persons unfamiliar with
the power tool or these instructions to operate
the machine. Power tools are dangerous in the
hands of inexperienced users.
e) Properly maintain power tools. Check for the
smooth and perfect functioning of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any other damag-
ing condition that may affect their operation. If
damaged, have the power tool repaired before
use. Poorly maintained power tools cause many ac-
cidents.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to jam and therefore easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, its accessories and tool bits
etc., in accordance with these instructions and
in the manner intended for that particular type
of power tool, taking into account the working
conditions and the work to be performed. Use of
the power tool for operations different from those in-
tended could result in a hazardous situation.
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