General Power Tool Safety Warnings - Scheppach AB1600 Instruction Manual

Note: The vibration value will change due to the field of
application of the power tool and may exceed the speci-
fied value in exceptional cases.
The specified values are emission levels and do not ne-
cessarily represent safe working values.
Although there is a correlation between emission and
emission levels, it cannot be inferred with certainty whe-
ther additional precautions are necessary or not. Fac-
tors that may affect the current emission levels present
in the workplace include duration of the effects, the type
of working room, other noise sources, etc., the number
of machines and other adjacent processes. The reliable
working values may vary from country to country. Never-
theless, this information should enable the user to make
an assessment of hazard and risk.

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

WARNING Read all safety warnings and all instruc-
tions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions
may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future refe-
rence.
Thee 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 atmosphe-
res, such as in the presence of flammable liquids,
gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may
ignite the dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while opera-
ting a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose
control.
2) Electrical safety
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never mo-
dify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter
plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmo-
dified plugs and matehing outleis will reduce risk of
electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded sur-
faces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrige-
rators. 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 condi-
tions. Water entering a power tool will increase the
risk of electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for car-
rying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep
cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges o r moving
parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk
of electric shock.
e) When Operating a power tool outdoors, use an ex-
tension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord
suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric
shock.
f) lf operating a power tool in a damp location is
unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD)
protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces tlle risk of
electric shock.
3) Personal safety
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use com-
mon 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 mo-
ment of inattention while operafing 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 pro-
tection used for appropriate conditions will reduce per-
sonal 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 too/s with your finger on the
switch or energising power tools that have the switch
on invites accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before tur-
ning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left at-
tached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in
personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balan-
ce at all times. This enables better control of the pow-
er tool in unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or je-
wellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away
from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long
hair can be caught in moving parts.
g) lf devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these
are connected and properly used. Use of dust coll-
ection can reduce dust-related hazards.
4) Power tool use and care
a) 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.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not
turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be con-
trolled with the switch is dangerous and must be re-
paired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/
or the battery pack from the power tool before ma-
king any adjustments, changing accessories, or
storing power tools. Such preventive safety measu-
res reduce the risk of starfing the power tool acciden-
tally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children
and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the pow-
er tool or these instructions to operate the power
tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of un-
trained users.
e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and
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