General Safety Directions For Power Tools - Parkside PWSA 12-LI A1 Translation Of The Original Instructions

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General Safety
Directions for Power
Tools
WARNING! READ ALL SA-
FETY DIRECTIONS AND IN-
STRUCTIONS. Omissions in
the compliance with safety
directions and instructions
can cause electrical shock,
fire and/or severe injuries.
Retain all safety directions and
instructions for future use.
The term „power tool" in the
warnings refers to your mains-
operated (corded) power tool or
battery-operated (cordless) power
tool).
Work area safety :
• Keep work area clean and well
lit. Cluttered or dark areas in-
vite accidents.
• Do not operate power tools in
explosive atmospheres, such as
in the presence of flammable
Iiquids, gases or dust. Power
tools create sparks which may
ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep children and bystan-
ders away while operating a
power tool. Distractions can
cause you to lose control.
Electrical safety :
CAUTION! The following
states how to avoid acci-
dents and injuries due to
electric shock:
• 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. Unmodified plugs and
matching outlets will reduce
risk of electric shock
• Avoid body contact with
earthed or grounded sur-
faces, such as pipes, radia-
tors, ranges and refrigera-
tors. There is an increased
risk of electric shock if your
body is earthed or grounded.
• Do not expose power tools to
rain or wet conditions. Water
entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric
shock.
• 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. Damaged or
entangled cords increase the
risk of electric shock.
• When operating a power tool
outdoors, use an extension
cord suitable for outdoor use.
Use of a cord suitable for out-
door use reduces the risk of
electric shock.
• If operating a power tool in a
damp location is unavoidab-
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