Safety Instructions - Festool CTM 48 E LE EC Original Operating Manual

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Warning of general danger
Risk of electric shock
Read the Operating Instructions/Notes!
Wear a dust mask.
Warning! The machine may contain
hazardous dust!
Do not insert or pull out the
plug under load!

2 Safety instructions

WARNING! Read all safety warnings, in­
structions, illustrations and specifications
provided with this tool. Failure to follow all in­
structions listed below may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
– This device can be used by persons with re­
duced physical, sensory or mental abilities
or those who lack experience or knowl­
edge, if they are supervised or have been
instructed on safe use of the device and un­
derstand the resulting dangers. Children
should always be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the machine.
– Prior to use, operating personnel must re­
ceive information and instructions on how
to use the device and handle any materials
involved as well as relevant training, in­
cluding safe procedures for disposing of
the extracted materials.
– Observe all the applicable safety regula­
tions relating to handling materials.
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– WARNING! Machine may contain hazardous
dust. Only authorised qualified specialists
with suitable protective equipment may
perform maintenance, empty the container
and change the filter.
– Always operate with the filter system in­
stalled!
When extracting large quantities of oak
or beech wood dust or dust that exceeds
the permitted limit values, only extract from a
single machine (electric or air tool).
– Risk of explosion and fire hazard: do not
extract sparks or hot dust, flammable or
explosive dust (e.g. magnesium, alumini­
um, petrol, thinner, with the exception of
wood), aggressive fluids/solids (e.g. acid,
leach, solvent).
– Observe all national safety regulations as
well as the material manufacturer's speci­
fications!
– Do not damage the mains power cable (e.g.
by driving over, dragging, etc.). Protect
from heat, oil and sharp edges. Do not pull
the plug from the socket by the cable.
– Check the plug and the cable regularly and
have them replaced by an authorised serv­
ice workshop should either become dam­
aged. Always replace the mains power ca­
ble with the type specified in the spare
parts list.
– Do not expose the machine to rain.
– For reasons of safety, never operate the
machine from an unearthed socket.
– Always use the machine socket for the pur­
pose specified in the manual.
– Always use original Festool accessories.
– Pull the plug from the socket when the ma­
chine is not in use and prior to mainte­
nance and cleaning work.
– Do not lift or transport using a crane hook
or lifting gear!
– Do not insert and remove the plug under
load.
– In an emergency (e.g. short circuit or other
electrical faults occur), switch off the ma­
chine and pull out the mains plug.
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