English; General Power Tool Safety Warnings - Vessel 20USB-S1F Instruction Manual And Safety Instructions

ENGLISH

DEFINITIONS: Safety Guidelines
The definitions below describe the level of severity for each
signal word. Please read the manual and pay attention to these
symbols.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to personal
injury which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
SYMBOLS
Use eye protection during operation.
Do not use a screwdriver as a pry bar,
chisel, punch or hammer.
Protect the battery against heat, e.g.,
against continuous intense sunlight.
Risk of electric shock.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, read the
instruction manual.

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instruc-
tions, illustrations and specifications provided
with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed
below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious
injury.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.
Work area safety
▶Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
▶Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-
spheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which
may ignite the dust or fumes.
▶Keep children and bystanders away while operat-
ing a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Electrical safety
▶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
surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrig-
erators. 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 outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
▶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.
Personal safety
▶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 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.
▶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 finger on the switch or energis-
ing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
▶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.
▶Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in
unexpected situations.
▶Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
▶If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can
reduce dust-related hazards.
▶Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of
tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool
safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury
within a fraction of a second.
Power tool use and care
▶Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power
tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the
job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
▶Do not use the power tool if the switch does not
turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled
4