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General safety warnings for power tools
(according to the German Industrial Standard DIN EN 60745-1)
WARNING! Read all safety warnings and
instructions. Failure to follow all safety warnings
and instructions listed below may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Keep all safety warnings and instructions so
that you can refer to them later on. The term
"power tool" in the safety warnings refers to
electrical mains powered tools (with mains cord)
or battery operated tools (without mains cord).
1) Work area
Keep the work area clean and well lit.
a)
Cluttered and dark areas can lead to
accidents.
Do not operate power tools in flammable
b)
areas, such as in the presence of flam-
mable 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. Distraction can
cause you to lose control of the power tool.
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
power tools. Unmodified plugs and match -
ing outlets will reduce the risk of electric
shock.
Avoid any contact with earthed or
b)
grounded surfaces such as pipes, radia-
tors, stoves and refrigerators. There is an
increased risk of electric shock if your appli-
ance or system is earthed or grounded.
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
c)
conditions. Water getting into a power tool
will increase the risk of electric shock.
Do not misuse the cord. Never carry the
d)
power tool by the cord or pull on the cord
to remove the plug from the outlet. Keep
the cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges
or moving parts. Damaged or tangled
cords increase the risk of electric shock.
When operating a power tool outdoors,
e)
use an extension cord suitable for out-
door use.
Using a cord suitable for outdoor use
reduces the risk of electric shock.
f)
If use of a power tool in a humid location
is unavoidable, use a residual current
differential device (RCD). The 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 influence of
drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment
of inattention while operating power tools
may result in serious personal injury.
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye
b)
protection. Safety equipment such as dust
masks, non-skid safety shoes, hard hats or
hearing protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce the risk of personal
injuries.
Avoid starting the drill unintentionally.
c)
Make sure that the switch is in the off
position before plugging the tool into the
mains and/or inserting the rechargeable
batteries, picking up the tool or carrying
it. Carrying power tools with your finger on
the switch or plugging in power tools while
they are switched on may lead to accidents.
d) Remove any adjustment keys or wrenches
before turning the power tool on .
A wrench or a key left attached to a rota-
ting part of the power tool can result in
personal injury.
e)
Do not overreach. Keep a proper position
at all times. 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
clothing, jewellery or long hair can get
caught in moving parts.
If vacuum devices are provided for dust
g)
removal, make sure these are properly
connected and used. Using dust collectors
can reduce dust-related risks.
4) Use and maintenance of a power tool
Do not overload the power tool. Use the
a)
appropriate power tool for your needs.
You will get the job done better and safer if
using tools for their intended purpose.
b)
Do not use the power tool if the switch
does not turn it on and off. Any power tool
that cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
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The products, its packaging and the built-in
rechargeable battery have been manufactured
from valuable materials that can be recycled.
Recycling reduces the amount of waste and
helps to preserve the environment.
Dispose of the packaging at a recycling point,
which sorts materials by type. Make use of the
local facilities provided for collecting paper, card-
board and lightweight packaging.
Devices marked with this symbol
must not be disposed of along with
household waste!
You are legally bound to dispose of old
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devices separately from household
waste. Information about the collection
point where old deviceså can be
disposed of free of charge is available
from your local authorities.
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Disposal
Regular batteries and rechargeable
batteries must not be disposed of along
with normal household refuse!
You are legally bound to dispose of flat
batteries and rechargeable batteries at a
local authority collection point or to
return them to a battery retailer.
Regular batteries and rechargeable
Pb
batteries marked with these letters
Cd
contain the following, and other, harmful
Hg
substances:
Pb = lead, Cd = cadmium, Hg = mercury.
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