General Safety Instructions For Power Tools - REMS Power-Press Instruction Manual

Translation of the Original Instruction Manual
The respective latest sales literature applies for the use of REMS pressing tongs,
REMS Mini pressing tongs, REMS pressing rings with adapter tongs, REMS pressing
heads and REMS expanding heads for the different pipe connection systems, see
also www.rems.de → Downloads → Product Catalogues, Brochures. If the system
manufacturer alters components of pipe connection systems or markets new ones,
their current application status must be enquired about at REMS (Fax +49 7151
17 07 - 110 or e-mail info@rems.de). Subject to change and error.
Fig. 1 – 19
1 Pressing tongs/ Mini pressing
tongs
2 Tongs retaining bolt
3 Pressure plate/button
4 Locking pin/bolt
5 Press rollers
6 Housing grip
7 Rotation direction lever
8 Safety inching switch
9 Pistol grip
10 Pressing jaw
11 Pressing contour (pressing tongs)
12 Bolt
13 Reset button
14 Pressing heads
15 Expander

General Safety Instructions for power tools

WARNING
Read all the safety notes, instructions, illustrations and technical data which
come with this power tool. Failure to heed the following instructions can lead to
electric shock, fi re and/or severe injuries.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power
tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
1) Work area safety
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the pres-
ence of fl ammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which
may ignite the dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distrac-
tions 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 earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmod-
ifi ed plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock
if your body is earthed or grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power
tool will increase the risk tool will increase the risk of electr tool will increase the risk of electr of electric shock. of electr
d) Do not misuse the connecting cable to carry or hang up the power tool or
to pull the plug out of the socket. Keep the connecting cable away from
heat, oil, sharp edges or moving tool parts. Damaged or knotted cables
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.
f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual
current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD 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 infl u-
ence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating
power tools may result in serious personal injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective
equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protec-
tion used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before
connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the
tool. Carrying power tools with your fi nger on the switch or energising power
tools that have the switch on invites 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 result in
personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables
better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long
hair can be caught in moving parts.
16 Expanding head
17 Expanding jaws
18 Expanding mandrel
19 Adapter tongs / adapter tongs Mini
20 Pressing ring
21 Pressing segment
22 Pressing contour (pressing ring or
pressing segments)
23 Battery charge indicator
24 Locking nut
25 Battery
26 Graduated charging level indicator
(REMS batteries 21.6 V)
27 Rotary sleeve
(REMS Power-Press XL ACC)
ic shock.